How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Plaquemines Elementary School | South Plaquemines High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Port Sulphur, LA | Buras, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 205 | 355 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.5% | 92.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Plaquemines Elementary School | South Plaquemines High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,090 | $19,090 |
| District | Plaquemines Parish | Plaquemines Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Plaquemines Elementary School | South Plaquemines High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.7% | 28.5% |
| African American | 67.8% | 44.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 13.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Plaquemines Elementary School | South Plaquemines High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 205:1 | 355:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 45.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.