The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Math. The lowest is 51% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Chackbay Elementary School
Chackbay Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Thibodaux, Louisiana, as a regular public school within the Lafourche Parish school system. The school is neither a charter nor a magnet, and its grade band means it focuses solely on the early and intermediate elementary years.
State testing results from the LEAP 2025 assessments showed strong performance in reading and mathematics. A solid majority of students scored at the proficient level or above in both English language arts and math, indicating that most children are meeting grade-level expectations in those core subjects. Performance in science and social studies was lower, though still with a majority of students scoring proficient or better. A parent may wish to discuss these specific subject results with the school to understand how science and social studies instruction is structured and what supports are available if a child needs extra help.
The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that reflects the share of families in the community with lower incomes. Enrollment numbers total a modest-sized elementary school, with roughly similar numbers across each grade from kindergarten through fifth grade, plus a prekindergarten program.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. State testing data is available for grades three through five, and the school participates fully in the state’s LEAP 2025 assessments. Chronic absenteeism and discipline data were not provided in the available records, so that context is missing from this profile. Program offerings, such as specialized academic tracks or extracurriculars, were also not listed.
The surrounding area includes Thibodaux, a city in Lafourche Parish. Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks. Median home values and rents are below the national averages, and the price-to-income ratio suggests that homeownership is more attainable here than in many parts of the country. The local unemployment rate and median household income track close to national figures. The housing market has seen little movement in home values over the last year, while rents have risen modestly.
When compared to other districts in Lafourche Parish, Chackbay Elementary School’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades rated in the top quartile of that small set. That comparison set includes only two districts, so the top position indicates that the school’s academic outcomes are notably stronger than the other district in the parish. This context gives a parent a useful benchmark: within Lafourche Parish, Chackbay Elementary is the higher-performing elementary school by a clear margin.
No recent district-level changes or strategic initiatives were found in publicly reported materials, so there is no near-term news about budget shifts, boundary adjustments, or curriculum overhauls to report. The school appears to operate on a stable footing within the parish system.
For a family considering Chackbay Elementary, the key picture is one of solid academic fundamentals, especially in reading and math, during the elementary years. The student population is not highly diverse, and the economic makeup shows a notable share of families with lower incomes. The school’s location in a moderately affordable housing market means that living nearby is within reach for many households. Parents whose main concern is a strong start in literacy and numeracy, and who want that within a regular public school setting in a small city, will find a school that delivers strong state test results in those subjects. The lower science and social studies scores are worth a conversation with the principal or teachers to understand how those subjects are taught and whether any supplemental resources are available at home.
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