Plaucheville Elementary School
Plaucheville Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Plaucheville Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Plaucheville Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Rankings
Plaucheville Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Plaucheville Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #737 out of 1267 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 64% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 70% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 33% | 43% |
| White | 58% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.61 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avoyelles Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Plaucheville Elementary School is Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Avoyelles High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cottonport Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cottonport Raymond Laborde Correctional Center Special Education School Grades: 10-12 | 6 students
3.1 miles
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891 3.1 10-12 6 - Cottonport Cottonport Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 35%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 421 students10
4.3 miles
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404 4.3 PK-6 421 - Moreauville Avoyelles High School Math: 43% | Reading: 52%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 657 students10
4.6 miles
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361 4.6 7-12 657 - Mansura Avoyelles Public Charter School Charter School
Math: 94% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-12 | 741 students10
8.7 miles
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285 8.7 K-12 741 - Bunkie La School For Ag Science Vocational School
Charter School
Math: 86% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-12 | 412 students10
9.5 miles
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762 9.5 7-12 412
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Traditional Christmas carols, such as "Silent Night," may be sounds of the past on public school campuses. Learn about why schools are banning Christmas carols and how some parents are protesting the changes.
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
August 02, 2021
The 2020-21 school year was unlike any other and hopefully not one we’ll repeat anytime soon. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the face of America’s public education system and we’re still seeing the effects. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of the pandemic on America’s public schools, see how they responded, and talk about some tips for returning to in-person education this fall.
