Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plantation Park 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plantation Park Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plantation Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plantation Park Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#791 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
73%
42%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plantation Park Elementary School's ranking?
Plantation Park Elementary School is ranked #791 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Plantation Park Elementary School often compared to?
Plantation Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton High School, Benton Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Plantation Park Elementary School?
550 students attend Plantation Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Plantation Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plantation Park Elementary School?
Plantation Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plantation Park Elementary School offer ?
Plantation Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Plantation Park Elementary School part of?
Plantation Park Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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