PLATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Platt Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bossier Parish school district, located in Haughton, LA with about 608 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Platt Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Platt Elementary School is a public school located in Haughton, Louisiana, serving students within the Bossier Parish School District. Situated along Highway 80, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, catering to young learners in the primary grade levels. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic standards and community involvement, Platt Elementary focuses on providing a foundational education that balances core curriculum requirements with student development.
The school is characterized by a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize creating a structured and engaging learning environment. Like many schools in the Bossier Parish area, Platt Elementary emphasizes fostering close partnerships between teachers, students, and parents to encourage both academic achievement and character growth. With its suburban location in Haughton, the school benefits from a close-knit community feel, providing a stable setting for children as they navigate their early elementary years.
For more information, contact Platt Elementary School at (318) 549-5870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Haughton, LA 71037
(318) 549-5870
PLATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Haughton, LA with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bossier Parish
- Total Students:
- 608
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 608 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.