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Platt Elementary School

4680 East Highway 80
Haughton, LA 71037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 556 students in grades 2-3, Platt Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Platt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Platt Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
556 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Platt Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platt Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#227 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Platt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Platt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Platt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Platt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Platt Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Platt Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Platt Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Platt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Platt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Platt Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Platt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Platt Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Platt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Platt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Platt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platt Elementary School's ranking?
Platt Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Platt Elementary School?
556 students attend Platt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Platt Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platt Elementary School?
Platt Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Platt Elementary School offer ?
Platt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Platt Elementary School part of?
Platt Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.

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5   2/17/2020
One the best schools my daughter has ever attended.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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