B
Good
77/100

South Plaquemines Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 218 School Rd, Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
A
Students gain 1.32 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
219
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%30/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.32 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.32 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+9 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black67%67%reading +8 pts, math +18 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income72%72%reading +8 pts, math +17 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 218 School Rd
City Port Sulphur
ZIP Code 70083
District 2201230
NCES School ID 220123002026
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70083

Understanding the community around South Plaquemines Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,813
Per Capita Income $27,526
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%
High School or Higher 72.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $95,800
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Plaquemines Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 61.6%
Female 38.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 70.3%
White 15.1%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian 3.2%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 219
Teachers (FTE) 18.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Plaquemines Elementary School?
South Plaquemines Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Plaquemines Elementary School?
South Plaquemines Elementary School has 219 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does South Plaquemines Elementary School serve?
South Plaquemines Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Plaquemines Elementary School receive per student?
South Plaquemines Elementary School receives $19,090 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Plaquemines Elementary School in 70083 ▼
Avg Home Value
$137,334
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,575
1-Year Change
-7.9%
% Renters
19.4%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026