Platt Elementary School
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 621 elementary school students from grades 2-3
- Ranks 247th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4680 East Highway 80, Haughton, LA 71037
- Principal or Admin: Brenda S. Estess
- Fax: (318) 549-5883
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Bossier Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,843
- Graduation Rate: 73.2%
- Dropout Rate: 4.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.2
- Enrolled Students: 20,186
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 621
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 331 (53.3%)
- Females: 290 (46.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 62 (10.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 250 (40.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 312 (50.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 92 | 14.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 5.0% |
| White | 494 | 79.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Grade | 312 | 50.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 309 | 49.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 63%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $43,564
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,935 | 13% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,511 | 88% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Platt Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 22, 2009
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on November 05, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- good school
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Platt Elementary School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on iLEAP state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
iLEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 73.0% | 68.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 71.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 71.0% | 62.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 72.0% | 67.0% |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
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