Plaucheville Elementary School serves 568 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plaucheville Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plaucheville Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Plaucheville Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
33%
42%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #662 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Plaucheville Elementary School?
568 students attend Plaucheville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Plaucheville Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plaucheville Elementary School?
Plaucheville Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plaucheville Elementary School offer ?
Plaucheville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Plaucheville Elementary School part of?
Plaucheville Elementary School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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