Serving 598 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 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plaucheville Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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 0.53, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
36%
41%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
598 students attend Plaucheville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Plaucheville Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plaucheville Elementary School?
Plaucheville Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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