Below Average
#1111 of 1,288 schools in LA
Plaucheville Elementary School
Elementary School · Avoyelles Parish · Plaucheville, LA
An Avoyelles Parish elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 60, Plaucheville, LA 71362
- Math 28% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plaucheville Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plaucheville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,227
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$500/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph School K-12Private · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Cottonport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avoyelles Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plaucheville Elementary School is listed in Avoyelles Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plaucheville Elementary School
Plaucheville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plaucheville, LA, part of Avoyelles Parish, serving approximately 598 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plaucheville Elementary School
What grades does Plaucheville Elementary School serve?
Plaucheville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Plaucheville Elementary School?
Plaucheville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaucheville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaucheville Elementary School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plaucheville Elementary School rank in LA?
Plaucheville Elementary School ranks #1,111 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Plaucheville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plaucheville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Plaucheville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plaucheville Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plaucheville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Plaucheville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plaucheville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Plaucheville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plaucheville Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Plaucheville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (318) 922-3311
- Area population (ZIP 71362)
- 2,315
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71362; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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