South Plaquemines Elementary School

Plaquemines Parish
218 School Rd
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
201 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
201
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    132 (65.7 %)
  • White
    29 (14.4 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (6.0 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.5 %)
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: Plaquemines Parish
Phone: (504)595-6415
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 29
Gender Ratio