Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Plaquemines 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Plaquemines Elementary School serves the southwest part of Port Sulphur, LA, covering an area of approximately 299.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 25.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Plaquemines Elementary School's student population of 205 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 171% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Saddle Up For Success
School Rankings
South Plaquemines 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 South Plaquemines Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#852 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Plaquemines Elementary School's ranking?
South Plaquemines Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are South Plaquemines Elementary School often compared to?
South Plaquemines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boothville-venice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend South Plaquemines Elementary School?
205 students attend South Plaquemines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Plaquemines Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Plaquemines Elementary School?
South Plaquemines Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Plaquemines Elementary School offer ?
South Plaquemines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Plaquemines Elementary School part of?
South Plaquemines Elementary School is part of Plaquemines Parish School District.
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