Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Plaucheville 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plaucheville Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Plaucheville, LA, covering an area of approximately 131.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 7.5 miles, and the furthest edge located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plaucheville Elementary School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Plaucheville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plaucheville Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#814 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
54%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plaucheville Elementary School's ranking?
Plaucheville Elementary School is ranked #814 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Plaucheville Elementary School often compared to?
Plaucheville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonport Elementary School, Bunkie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Plaucheville Elementary School?
582 students attend Plaucheville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Plaucheville Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plaucheville Elementary School?
Plaucheville Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plaucheville Elementary School offer ?
Plaucheville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plaucheville Elementary School part of?
Plaucheville Elementary School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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