Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kaplan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Kaplan Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Kaplan, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 83.5 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaplan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kaplan Elementary School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kaplan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaplan Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaplan Elementary School's ranking?
Kaplan Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Kaplan Elementary School?
550 students attend Kaplan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kaplan Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaplan Elementary School?
Kaplan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaplan Elementary School offer ?
Kaplan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaplan Elementary School part of?
Kaplan Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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