B+
Above Average
84/100

Chahta-Ima Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 27488 Pichon Road, Lacombe, LA 70445
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 82% · Math 77% proficient · 64th percentile in Louisiana
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
334
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%64/100reading 67th percentile, math 61st percentile among Louisiana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+14 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%75%reading -1 pts, math -8 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income75%75%reading +8 pts, math +12 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 27488 Pichon Road
City Lacombe
ZIP Code 70445
District 2201650
NCES School ID 220165001272
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70445

Understanding the community around Chahta-Ima Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,695
Per Capita Income $35,657
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%
High School or Higher 87.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $207,400
Median Rent $1,074
Owner-Occupied 84.0%
Renter-Occupied 16.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chahta-Ima Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.9%
Black 27.8%
Hispanic/Latino 17.4%
Two or More Races 8.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 334
Teachers (FTE) 29.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chahta-Ima Elementary School?
Chahta-Ima Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chahta-Ima Elementary School?
Chahta-Ima Elementary School has 334 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Chahta-Ima Elementary School serve?
Chahta-Ima Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chahta-Ima Elementary School receive per student?
Chahta-Ima Elementary School receives $16,036 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chahta-Ima Elementary School in 70445 ▼
Avg Home Value
$220,441
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
16.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026