South Plaquemines Elementary School

Q: Is South Plaquemines Elementary School a good school?

South Plaquemines Elementary School ranks 463 rd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Plaquemines Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 201 students in grades PK-6 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, which is part of the Plaquemines Parish school district. While the school has a diverse student population, it consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools.

Academically, South Plaquemines Elementary lags behind, with proficiency rates of 47% in Math and 61% in ELA, compared to 76% and 79% for the Plaquemines Parish district and 59% and 69% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students and those from low-income backgrounds performing better than the overall school, while male and female students perform much worse. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and an extremely high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, South Plaquemines Elementary's diverse student population is not reflected in the nearby Boothville-Venice Elementary School, which has a much higher percentage of White students. Boothville-Venice also consistently outperforms South Plaquemines Elementary on academic measures and has a higher statewide ranking, suggesting that understanding the factors contributing to its success could provide valuable insights for improving South Plaquemines Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

218 School Rd
Port Sulphur, LA 70083

(504) 595-6415

District: Plaquemines Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
463^rd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,047

Students who attend South Plaquemines Elementary School usually attend:

High:

South Plaquemines High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 219

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.3%

White:

15.1%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Plaquemines Elementary School ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details South Plaquemines Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Plaquemines Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (70.3%), White (15.1%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Plaquemines Elementary School is 12, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare South Plaquemines Elementary School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Plaquemines Elementary School is $21,047, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Plaquemines Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Plaquemines Elementary School 463^rd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See South Plaquemines Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Plaquemines Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Plaquemines Parish 24^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Plaquemines Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Plaquemines Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	22.91	599^th	725	17.4%
2008	23.93	598^th	743	19.5%
2009	66.77	262^nd	738	64.5%
2010	47.66	436^th	736	40.8%
2011	54.27	399^th	766	47.9%
2012	58.93	347^th	764	54.6%
2013	29.67	603^rd	772	21.9%
2014	42.38	480^th	777	38.2%
2015	35.20	554^th	792	30.1%
2016	31.24	557^th	742	24.9%
2017	48.99	420^th	739	43.2%
2018	40.62	418^th	728	42.6%
2019	44.67	428^th	731	41.5%
2021	39.06	449^th	729	38.4%
2022	45.72	414^th	727	43.1%
2023	31.98	515^th	730	29.5%
2024	35.79	463^rd	675	31.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Plaquemines Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	40.94	445^th	682	34.8%
2019	49.76	378^th	697	45.8%
2021	45.69	401^st	719	44.2%
2022	52.38	358^th	724	50.6%
2023	37.10	473^rd	723	34.6%
2024	42.66	416^th	674	38.3%

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Rank History for Female students at South Plaquemines Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	50.75	372^nd	684	45.6%
2021	39.96	431^st	705	38.9%
2022	49.84	383^rd	701	45.4%
2023	57.39	320^th	705	54.6%
2024	50.27	347^th	635	45.4%

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Rank History for Male students at South Plaquemines Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	55.86	340^th	696	51.1%
2021	34.65	466^th	704	33.8%
2022	31.38	498^th	712	30.1%
2023	14.96	638^th	713	10.5%
2024	34.70	460^th	651	29.3%

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Rank History for African American students at South Plaquemines Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	50.99	282^nd	547	48.4%
2019	61.02	206^th	559	63.1%
2021	49.75	269^th	564	52.3%
2022	54.21	238^th	562	57.7%
2023	43.94	314^th	570	44.9%
2024	48.84	254^th	509	50.1%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for South Plaquemines Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	49	171	19	2	14	n/a	n/a	255
2008	42	173	6	2	19	n/a	n/a	242
2009	42	161	5	0	15	n/a	n/a	223
2010	47	192	5	2	14	n/a	n/a	260
2011	46	185	5	2	10	0	0	248
2012	50	177	10	3	12	0	3	255
2013	44	183	9	4	10	0	4	254
2014	48	195	11	5	12	0	4	275
2015	46	162	9	6	8	0	9	240
2016	30	169	10	5	6	0	7	227
2017	41	142	9	7	6	0	11	216
2018	42	148	11	6	6	0	10	223
2019	31	138	7	7	6	0	11	200
2020	33	134	5	11	5	0	12	200
2021	38	123	3	11	7	0	13	195
2022	29	115	2	6	7	0	16	175
2023	29	132	5	12	8	0	15	201
2024	33	154	5	19	7	0	1	219

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Plaquemines Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	255	19.0	13.4	76.5
2008	242	16.0	15.1	90.9
2009	223	19.0	11.7	96.9
2010	260	21.0	12.3	91.2
2011	248	20.0	12.4	87.5
2012	255	21.0	12.1	97.3
2013	254	16.0	15.8	92.1
2014	275	19.0	14.4	75.3
2015	240	18.0	13.3	100
2016	227	14.0	16.2	100
2017	216	23.2	9.2	100
2018	223	12.0	18.5	100
2019	200	9.0	22.2	100
2020	200	8.1	24.4	99.5
2021	195	7.0	27.8	99.5
2022	175	8.0	21.8	100.6
2023	201	11.6	17.3	99
2024	219	18.2	12.0	67.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Plaquemines Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	255	19.0	13.4	76.5
2008	242	16.0	15.1	90.9
2009	223	19.0	11.7	96.9
2010	260	21.0	12.3	91.2
2011	248	20.0	12.4	87.5
2012	255	21.0	12.1	97.3
2013	254	16.0	15.8	92.1
2014	275	19.0	14.4	75.3
2015	240	18.0	13.3	100
2016	227	14.0	16.2	100
2017	216	23.2	9.2	100
2018	223	12.0	18.5	100
2019	200	9.0	22.2	100
2020	200	8.1	24.4	99.5
2021	195	7.0	27.8	99.5
2022	175	8.0	21.8	100.6
2023	201	11.6	17.3	99
2024	219	18.2	12.0	67.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Plaquemines Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$20,584
2018	$18,600
2019	$20,332
2020	$20,882
2021	$19,538
2022	$21,047

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Plaquemines Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 428^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 515^th of 730 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	68	60	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plaquemines Parish)	83	84	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	58	33	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plaquemines Parish)	78	70	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	11	30	19%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)	58	55	3%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	70	44	26%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plaquemines Parish)	87	85	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	44	44
4th Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)	76	78	2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	57	37	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plaquemines Parish)	71	77	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	71	52	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plaquemines Parish)	75	77	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	43	50	7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	47	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	81	41	40%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade Social Studies (South Plaquemines Elementary School)	57	56	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)	71	60	11%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	42	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	201	0.5%
African American	138	132	4.3%
American Indian	6	8	33.3%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	29	6.5%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	99%	1%

Schools Near South Plaquemines Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
South Plaquemines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	218 School Rd	Port Sulphur	70083	Plaquemines Parish	Plaquemines Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 595-6415	219	18	12.0	67.1%	33 (15.1%)	154 (70.3%)	19 (8.7%)	5 (2.3%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	35.8	463^rd of 675 public elementary schools	31.4%		32	515^th of 730 public elementary schools	29.5%	52	53.0	48.0	30.0		47.0	47.0	47.0	75.0	77.0	61.0	$21,047
Boothville-Venice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	#1 Oiler Drive	Boothville	70038	Plaquemines Parish	Plaquemines Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 595-6455	299	22	13.9	71.6%	132 (44.1%)	88 (29.4%)	25 (8.4%)	40 (13.4%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	75.4	173^rd of 675 public elementary schools	74.4%		70.7	218^th of 730 public elementary schools	70.1%	45	89.0		76.0	77.0	80.0	75.0	75.0	72.0	71.0	74.0	$19,655

Frequently Asked Questions about South Plaquemines Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of South Plaquemines Elementary School?

Students at South Plaquemines Elementary School are 70% African American, 15% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of South Plaquemines Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Plaquemines Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Plaquemines High School

How many students attend South Plaquemines Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 219 students attended South Plaquemines Elementary School.

What district is South Plaquemines Elementary School in?

Plaquemines Parish

Is South Plaquemines Elementary School a good school?

South Plaquemines Elementary School ranks 463^rd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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