- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Sulphur, LA
South Plaquemines Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Plaquemines Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220123002026
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Plaquemines Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
South Plaquemines Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Plaquemines Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220123002026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
South Plaquemines Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 220123002026 · Port Sulphur, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 18.6:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Chasse High School (883 students)
South Plaquemines Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Plaquemines Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Chasse H
Belle Chasse High School
883 students
- Belle Chasse M
Belle Chasse Middle School
656 students
- Belle Chasse E
Belle Chasse Elementary School
543 students
- Belle Chasse P
Belle Chasse Primary School
395 students
- South Plaquemi
South Plaquemines High School
355 students
- This school 205
South Plaquemines Elementary School
205 students
What this shows South Plaquemines Elementary School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Plaquemines Elementary School compares
South Plaquemines Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,657
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, South Plaquemines Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plaquemines Parish reports $19,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Plaquemines Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Plaquemines High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Plaquemines Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Plaquemines Elementary School
How many students attend South Plaquemines Elementary School?
South Plaquemines Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Plaquemines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Plaquemines Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Plaquemines Elementary School?
92.5% of students at South Plaquemines Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Plaquemines Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Plaquemines Elementary School is African American at 67.8% of enrollment, in Port Sulphur, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Plaquemines Elementary School?
South Plaquemines Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Plaquemines Parish?
Besides South Plaquemines Elementary School, Plaquemines Parish also operates Belle Chasse High School (883 students), Belle Chasse Middle School (656 students), and Belle Chasse Elementary School (543 students). See the Plaquemines Parish district page for the complete list.