How many students attend Chahta-Ima Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Chahta-Ima Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chahta-Ima Elementary School?

Students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School are 42% White, 32% African American, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Chahta-Ima Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chahta-Ima Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Bayou Lacombe Middle Middle : L.P. Monteleone Junior High School High : Lakeshore High School

Chahta-Ima Elementary School

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Chahta-Ima Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lacombe, Louisiana, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, which is ranked 13th out of 114 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chahta-Ima has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (32%) and Hispanic (15.38%) students. Academically, the school's performance on LEAP tests is generally on par with or slightly above the St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana state averages, with 76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 74% in Mathematics. However, the school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (67.38%) compared to nearby schools like Pontchartrain Elementary (22.19%) and Mandeville Elementary (28.86%), indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.

Chahta-Ima's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with some fluctuations in its statewide ranking. The school ranks particularly well for its African American and Hispanic students, but less so for its white students and female students. While the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than some nearby schools, it lags behind high-performing schools like Pontchartrain Elementary and Magnolia Trace Elementary, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

27488 Pichon Road
Lacombe, LA 70445

(985) 882-7541

District: St. Tammany Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,237

Students who attend Chahta-Ima Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bayou Lacombe Middle
	L.P. Monteleone Junior High School
High:	Lakeshore High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.8%

African American:

32.0%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chahta-Ima Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Chahta-Ima Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.8%), African American (32%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chahta-Ima Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 11^th best among 12 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Chahta-Ima Elementary School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chahta-Ima Elementary School is $16,237, which is the 9^th highest among 12 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chahta-Ima Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	74.31	188^th	725	74.1%
2008	74.22	186^th	743	75.0%
2009	64.87	286^th	738	61.2%
2010	82.03	104^th	736	85.9%
2011	53.90	406^th	766	47.0%
2012	37.60	511^th	764	33.1%
2013	80.62	107^th	772	86.1%
2014	69.69	243^rd	777	68.7%
2015	50.06	430^th	792	45.7%
2016	60.36	333^rd	742	55.1%
2017	57.98	357^th	739	51.7%
2018	62.65	225^th	728	69.1%
2019	76.41	180^th	731	75.4%
2021	61.42	291^st	729	60.1%
2022	77.33	159^th	727	78.1%
2023	66.03	262^nd	730	64.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.88	211^th	333	36.6%
2022	82.60	42^nd	307	86.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	81.78	94^th	682	86.2%
2019	76.37	135^th	697	80.6%
2021	64.48	255^th	719	64.5%
2022	79.11	110^th	724	84.8%
2023	62.82	259^th	723	64.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	68.88	225^th	684	67.1%
2021	67.62	236^th	705	66.5%
2022	71.12	192^nd	701	72.6%
2023	51.64	362^nd	705	48.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.04	188^th	281	33.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	78.82	144^th	696	79.3%
2022	79.30	137^th	712	80.8%
2023	74.57	171^st	713	76.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	78.38	86^th	547	84.3%
2019	46.25	316^th	559	43.5%
2021	46.67	291^st	564	48.4%
2023	76.43	104^th	570	81.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.01	85^th	202	57.9%
2023	72.25	56^th	233	76.0%

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Rank History for White students at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	53.89	259^th	516	49.8%
2019	63.48	189^th	517	63.4%
2022	33.09	397^th	517	23.2%
2023	47.68	308^th	518	40.5%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Chahta-Ima Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	499	499
1990	289	210	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1991	273	213	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1992	267	209	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1993	235	266	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1994	260	197	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1995	243	195	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1996	243	195	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1997	178	166	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1998	178	172	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1999	144	166	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2000	135	150	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	293
2001	129	157	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2002	112	175	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	291
2003	112	175	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	291
2004	123	172	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	301
2005	127	184	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2006	117	172	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	301
2007	127	190	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	132	184	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	328
2009	127	168	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
2010	138	154	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
2011	152	151	3	8	2	0	6	0	322
2012	155	120	3	6	3	0	12	0	299
2013	148	129	0	8	2	0	27	0	314
2014	137	120	0	7	3	0	34	0	301
2015	136	116	1	11	2	0	29	0	295
2016	131	115	3	17	2	1	38	0	307
2017	126	116	4	23	3	1	33	0	306
2018	124	103	5	24	3	1	24	0	284
2019	134	108	6	24	3	2	19	0	296
2020	126	112	4	38	3	2	17	0	302
2021	104	82	2	34	4	1	19	0	246
2022	122	98	1	42	4	2	29	0	298
2023	136	104	3	50	3	1	28	0	325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chahta-Ima Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	499	26.0	19.1	57.7
1990	499	26.0	19.1	59.7
1991	486	28.0	17.3	58.2
1992	476	28.0	17.0	63
1993	501	29.0	17.3	58.3
1994	457	29.0	15.8	64.8
1995	438	28.0	15.6	64.2
1996	438	28.0	15.6	64.2
1997	346	26.0	13.3	65
1998	353	26.0	13.6	68
1999	312	26.0	12.0	74
2000	293	25.0	11.7	83.6
2001	293	23.0	12.7	79.5
2002	291	26.0	11.2	85.9
2003	291	26.0	11.2	85.9
2004	301	27.0	11.1	90
2005	314	29.9	10.5	89.5
2006	301	29.9	10.1	89
2007	328	30.9	10.6	89.6
2008	328	30.9	10.6	89.3
2009	309	30.9	10.0	91.9
2010	301	27.3	11.0	88.7
2011	322	24.0	13.4	88.2
2012	299	25.9	11.5	87.3
2013	314	25.9	12.0	90.1
2014	301	25.4	11.8	90
2015	295	26.0	11.3	87.8
2016	307	30.0	10.2	87
2017	306	22.9	13.3	83.7
2018	284	19.6	14.4	82.7
2019	296	19.2	15.3	75
2020	302	18.9	15.9	78.5
2021	246	18.6	13.1	69.9
2022	298	18.6	15.9	57
2023	325	20.5	15.8	67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chahta-Ima Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	499	26.0	19.1	57.7
1990	499	26.0	19.1	59.7
1991	486	28.0	17.3	58.2
1992	476	28.0	17.0	63
1993	501	29.0	17.3	58.3
1994	457	29.0	15.8	64.8
1995	438	28.0	15.6	64.2
1996	438	28.0	15.6	64.2
1997	346	26.0	13.3	65
1998	353	26.0	13.6	68
1999	312	26.0	12.0	74
2000	293	25.0	11.7	83.6
2001	293	23.0	12.7	79.5
2002	291	26.0	11.2	85.9
2003	291	26.0	11.2	85.9
2004	301	27.0	11.1	90
2005	314	29.9	10.5	89.5
2006	301	29.9	10.1	89
2007	328	30.9	10.6	89.6
2008	328	30.9	10.6	89.3
2009	309	30.9	10.0	91.9
2010	301	27.3	11.0	88.7
2011	322	24.0	13.4	88.2
2012	299	25.9	11.5	87.3
2013	314	25.9	12.0	90.1
2014	301	25.4	11.8	90
2015	295	26.0	11.3	87.8
2016	307	30.0	10.2	87
2017	306	22.9	13.3	83.7
2018	284	19.6	14.4	82.7
2019	296	19.2	15.3	75
2020	302	18.9	15.9	78.5
2021	246	18.6	13.1	69.9
2022	298	18.6	15.9	57
2023	325	20.5	15.8	67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$13,552
2018	$15,783
2019	$15,080
2020	$14,101
2021	$17,960
2022	$16,237

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chahta-Ima Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 180^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 262^nd of 730 Elementary schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chahta-Ima Elementary School)	79	74	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)	83	78	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chahta-Ima Elementary School)	80	76	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)	85	80	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Chahta-Ima Elementary School)	61	41	20%
3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)	62	56	6%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	296	325	9.8%
African American	108	104	3.7%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	24	50	108.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	134	136	1.5%
Two or More Races	19	28	47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	67.4%	7.6%

Schools Near Chahta-Ima Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Chahta-Ima Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	27488 Pichon Road	Lacombe	70445	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 882-7541	325	21	15.8	67.4%	136 (41.8%)	104 (32.0%)	50 (15.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.6%)								(n/a)	61.0				61.0	77.0				77.0	$16,237
Woodlake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1620 Livingston Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-8842	548	35	15.6	31.8%	389 (71.0%)	38 (6.9%)	90 (16.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)								(n/a)	80.0				80.0	87.0				87.0	$14,576
Magnolia Trace Elementary School	Public	2-3	1405 Highway 1088	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-8238	404	27	15.0	26.5%	318 (78.7%)	33 (8.2%)	35 (8.7%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)								(n/a)	79.0				79.0	84.0				84.0	$15,139
Marigny Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1715 Viola Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 674-3011	456	28	16.3	33.1%	330 (72.4%)	37 (8.1%)	50 (11.0%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)								(n/a)											$15,331
Bayou Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	35614 Liberty Drive	Slidell	70460	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-1901	432	28	15.4	72.2%	118 (27.3%)	189 (43.8%)	76 (17.6%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (9.0%)								(n/a)	64.0				64.0	73.0				73.0	$17,221
Mandeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	519 Massena Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-3950	551	35	15.5	28.9%	409 (74.2%)	40 (7.3%)	61 (11.1%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.3%)								(n/a)	83.0				83.0	89.0				89.0	$15,670
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	259 Brakefield Street	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-5166	320	21	15.4	79.1%	50 (15.6%)	201 (62.8%)	49 (15.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	32	487^th of 675 public elementary schools	27.9%		42.3	444^th of 730 public elementary schools	39.2%	43	59.0	34.0	45.0		45.0	60.0	50.0	62.0		58.0	$17,205
Florida Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	342 Florida Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-1605	492	29	16.7	65.9%	197 (40.0%)	179 (36.4%)	84 (17.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	37.4	452^nd of 675 public elementary schools	33.0%		35.4	480^th of 730 public elementary schools	34.2%	28	56.0	44.0	36.0	39.0	43.0	65.0	62.0	63.0	71.0	66.0	$16,620
W.L. Abney Elementary	Public	1-5	825 Kostmayer Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-4044	1,094	50	21.8	70.3%	260 (23.8%)	685 (62.6%)	81 (7.4%)	23 (2.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.7%)	30.7	494^th of 675 public elementary schools	26.8%		28.9	538^th of 730 public elementary schools	26.3%	44	39.0	47.0	43.0		42.0	63.0	59.0	58.0		60.0	$13,161
Pontchartrain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1500 West Causeway Approach	Mandeville	70471	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-3748	748	45	16.4	22.2%	620 (82.9%)	20 (2.7%)	49 (6.6%)	19 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.1%)								(n/a)	81.0				81.0	87.0				87.0	$14,851

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