The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Chataignier Elementary School
Chataignier Elementary School is the only public school in the tiny rural village of Chataignier, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is a regular public school within the Evangeline Parish school district. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The village itself is a very small, predominantly rural community with an agriculturally based economy, strong Cajun culture, and Catholic heritage. Chataignier has experienced a long-term population decline over recent decades, and no major new housing or commercial development projects are mentioned in available sources. The median household income is very low, and a substantial share of the population lives below the poverty line. Daily life is car-dependent, and there is no described downtown commercial corridor. The school and the local Catholic church are the primary civic anchors within the village.
Chataignier Elementary enrolls a modest number of students. The student body is nearly evenly split between Black and White students, with a very small Hispanic population and a small number of students who identify as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic context of the community. Data on the percentage of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available.
On the Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessments, the school’s results show a clear difference between subjects. In English language arts, a share of students scored at the proficient level or above. Math proficiency was lower. Science and social studies proficiency were lower still. Parents may want to look into how the school supports students in math and the sciences, as those areas show weaker results. The multi-year trend data includes only a single year, so there is no trend to assess at this point.
The school has no charters or magnet designations, and a specific Title I status was not reported. Information on discipline rates, course access, staffing ratios, and chronic absenteeism was not available in the data provided.
No recent district-level changes of lasting impact for parents were found in publicly available sources, and the comparison to other districts within Evangeline Parish could not be made because there was only one district in this county for the comparison set.
For a family considering Chataignier Elementary, this is a small, rural school serving a community with significant economic challenges. The school’s strongest academic area is English language arts, while math and science proficiency rates are areas where a family would want to learn more about the school’s approach and support systems. The setting is deeply rural, with limited local employment and a declining population, so families may need to factor in commuting for work, shopping, and high school education, as Chataignier Elementary does not serve grades nine through twelve.
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