VILLE PLATTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ville Platte Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evangeline Parish school district, located in Ville Platte, LA with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Ville Platte 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.

Ville Platte Elementary School, located at 708 High School Drive in Ville Platte, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Evangeline Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential developmental and academic needs of young students, providing a structured learning environment designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social skills. The school is deeply integrated into the local Ville Platte community, acting as a central hub for childhood education in the region.

The institution’s mission is centered on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive both academically and personally. By offering a curriculum tailored to elementary-age learners, the school emphasizes the importance of early intervention and foundational knowledge, preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school. Through its commitment to education, Ville Platte Elementary plays a vital role in the academic trajectory of the children within the local parish, striving to provide the resources and guidance necessary for student growth.

For more information, contact Ville Platte Elementary School at (337) 363-3068 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

708 High School Drive
Ville Platte, LA 70586
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VILLE PLATTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ville Platte, LA with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Evangeline Parish
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
25.91
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 440 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VILLE PLATTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.

Black or African American
83.4%
White
13.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.