School overview
At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
19.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
375
South Plaquemines Elementary School: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about South Plaquemines Elementary School
South Plaquemines Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Port Sulphur. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Plaquemines Parish. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking South Plaquemines Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.7%
- Hispanic13.7%
- Black67.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Plaquemines Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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270 reported students
Belle Chasse Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
395 reported students
Belle Chasse Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
543 reported students
Phoenix High School
Other · Grades PK–12
203 reported students
South Plaquemines High School
High · Grades 07–12
355 reported students
Belle Chasse Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
656 reported students