KAPLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kaplan Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vermilion Parish school district, located in Kaplan, LA with about 579 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 31 teachers, Kaplan 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.

Kaplan Elementary School is a public school located in Kaplan, Louisiana, serving students within the Vermilion Parish School District. As a primary educational institution in the area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the early grades, typically emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for being an integral part of the small-town community, fostering an environment that encourages student engagement, character development, and preparation for middle school transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kaplan Elementary often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at student well-being and extracurricular enrichment. The school maintains a close relationship with the local Kaplan community, often hosting events and programs that involve parents and families to support student success. By providing a structured and supportive learning atmosphere, Kaplan Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills and values necessary for their future educational journeys.

For more information, contact Kaplan Elementary School at (337) 643-7965 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

608 North Eleazar Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548
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KAPLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kaplan, LA with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Vermilion Parish
Total Students:
579
Teachers:
31.96
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 579 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KAPLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.3%
Black or African American
12.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.