Serving 471 students in grades 2-3, Platt Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Platt Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Platt Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platt Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#194 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
16%
42%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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 Platt Elementary School's ranking?
Platt Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 1,237 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Platt Elementary School?
471 students attend Platt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Platt Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platt Elementary School?
Platt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Platt Elementary School offer ?
Platt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Platt Elementary School part of?
Platt Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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