- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plaucheville, LA
Plaucheville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plaucheville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015000076
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plaucheville Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 582
- students enrolled
Plaucheville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Plaucheville Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220015000076 · Plaucheville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 26.5:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students)
Plaucheville Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Plaucheville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bunkie Magnet
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- Marksville Hig
Marksville High School
640 students
- Marksville Ele
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- This school
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- Lafargue Eleme
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- Avoyelles High
Avoyelles High School
465 students
What this shows Plaucheville Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plaucheville Elementary School compares
Plaucheville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 58% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
African American 38.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Plaucheville Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plaucheville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marksville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marksville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoyelles High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plaucheville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plaucheville Elementary School
How many students attend Plaucheville Elementary School?
Plaucheville Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plaucheville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaucheville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaucheville Elementary School is 26.5:1, which is 58% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plaucheville Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Plaucheville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plaucheville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plaucheville Elementary School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Plaucheville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plaucheville Elementary School?
Plaucheville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Besides Plaucheville Elementary School, Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students), Marksville High School (640 students), and Marksville Elementary School (625 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.