Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chackbay Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chackbay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chackbay Elementary School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Chackbay Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chackbay Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
6%
41%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chackbay Elementary School's ranking?
Chackbay Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Chackbay Elementary School often compared to?
Chackbay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Larose Elementary School, Bayou Boeuf Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Chackbay Elementary School?
362 students attend Chackbay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chackbay Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chackbay Elementary School?
Chackbay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chackbay Elementary School offer ?
Chackbay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chackbay Elementary School part of?
Chackbay Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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