Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Chahta-ima Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Chahta-ima Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Chahta-ima Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
Chahta-ima Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chahta-ima Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
32%
41%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Chahta-ima Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Chahta-ima Elementary School?
325 students attend Chahta-ima Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Chahta-ima Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chahta-ima Elementary School?
Chahta-ima Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chahta-ima Elementary School offer ?
Chahta-ima Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Chahta-ima Elementary School part of?
Chahta-ima Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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