Serving 205 students in grades 5-8, Plaisance Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plaisance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Plaisance Elementary School's student population of 205 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plaisance Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plaisance Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
62%
42%
White
34%
43%
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
70%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plaisance Elementary School's ranking?
Plaisance Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Plaisance Elementary School often compared to?
Plaisance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Barre Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, South Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Plaisance Elementary School?
205 students attend Plaisance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Plaisance Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plaisance Elementary School?
Plaisance Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plaisance Elementary School offer ?
Plaisance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Plaisance Elementary School part of?
Plaisance Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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