Summary:
Platt Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Haughton, Louisiana, serving grades 2-3 with a student population of 556. As part of the Bossier Parish school district, which is ranked 32 out of 114 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Platt Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance.
Platt Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its LEAP (Louisiana Educational Assessment Program) test scores, with 87% proficiency in Mathematics, 74% in English Language Arts, and 61% in Social Studies, compared to the Bossier Parish averages of 67%, 71%, and 55%, respectively. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with 65.29% White, 13.49% African American, 15.47% Hispanic, and 4.86% two or more races, is a strength, as Platt Elementary performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Multi-racial students.
Platt Elementary School's low student-teacher ratio of 19.1 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools' ratios ranging from 13.1 to 21.0 students per teacher, is another factor that contributes to its consistent high performance. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top 20% of Louisiana elementary schools, is a testament to its effective teaching practices and strong academic programs. Platt Elementary's diverse student population, exceptional subgroup performance, and well-resourced environment make it a standout institution within the Bossier Parish school district.
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Detail:
Public 2-3
District:
Bossier Parish
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,915
Students who attend Platt Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1
Number of students: 556
Racial breakdown:
White:
65.3%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
13.5%
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Two or more races:
4.9%
Asian:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%
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