SOUTH PLAQUEMINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Plaquemines Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plaquemines Parish school district, located in Port Sulphur, LA with about 223 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 12 teachers, South Plaquemines Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
South Plaquemines Elementary School, located at 315 Civic Drive in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational pillar for the Plaquemines Parish school district. Situated in a region with a deep connection to its coastal geography and community heritage, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its young students. It provides a foundational curriculum aimed at equipping children with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science needed to succeed as they transition into middle school.
Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages student involvement and community spirit. By leveraging its location within the tight-knit Port Sulphur area, South Plaquemines Elementary works to bridge the gap between classroom learning and local engagement. The school strives to prepare its student body to be resilient, curious learners who are well-positioned to contribute positively to the wider Plaquemines Parish community.
For more information, contact South Plaquemines Elementary School at (504) 595-6415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
SOUTH PLAQUEMINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Port Sulphur, LA with about 223 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plaquemines Parish
- Total Students:
- 223
- Teachers:
- 12
- 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 223 students
- Black or African American
- 66.4%
- White
- 18.8%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.