Platt Elementary School

556 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

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.

556

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Platt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	86
Black	75
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
363 (65.3 %)
Hispanic
86 (15.5 %)
Black
75 (13.5 %)
Two or More
27 (4.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)549-5870
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 271

Grade 3 285

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Platt Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 2	271
Grade 3	285

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Platt Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	49.8%
Male	279	50.2%

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