Chitimacha Tribal School serves 97 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Science Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chitimacha Tribal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chitimacha Tribal School's student population of 97 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chitimacha Tribal School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Chitimacha Tribal School?
97 students attend Chitimacha Tribal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chitimacha Tribal School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chitimacha Tribal School?
Chitimacha Tribal School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chitimacha Tribal School offer ?
Chitimacha Tribal School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chitimacha Tribal School part of?
Chitimacha Tribal School is part of Chitimacha Tribal School District.
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