Plantation Park Elementary School

Summary:

Plantation Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving 598 students in grades PK-5. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged and African American students, lower overall academic performance, and a ranking in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools.

Plantation Park has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (75.08%) compared to the surrounding schools, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.7% to 91.47% over the past few years. The school's overall performance on LEAP tests is generally lower than the Bossier Parish and Louisiana averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 30% to 66% in math and 37% to 70% in English Language Arts. The school's performance is particularly low in social studies, with proficiency rates ranging from 23% to 41%, well below the district and state averages. However, Plantation Park's Hispanic and White student subgroups have performed relatively well, with some of their proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Plantation Park's performance is generally lower than other Bossier Parish schools, such as W.T. Lewis Elementary and Apollo Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings. However, Plantation Park outperforms some of the nearby schools in the Caddo Parish district, such as Creswell Elementary and J.S. Clark Elementary, which have even lower proficiency rates and rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2410 Plantation Drive
       Bossier City, LA  71111


(318) 549-5700

District: Bossier Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,491 Help


Students who attend Plantation Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greenacres Middle School
High:    Airline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.9%
Hispanic:
15.6%
White:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plantation Park Elementary School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Bossier Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.9%), Hispanic (15.6%), White (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bossier Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plantation Park Elementary School is 14.7. 10 elementary schools in the Bossier Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plantation Park Elementary School is $14,491, which is the 7th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Bossier Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plantation Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plantation Park Elementary School 398th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Plantation Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bossier Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Bossier Parish 49th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plantation Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 32.66 531st 725 26.8%
2008 39.85 473rd 743 36.3%
2009 28.39 568th 738 23.0%
2010 36.24 515th 736 30.0%
2011 41.46 493rd 766 35.6%
2012 34.19 543rd 764 28.9%
2013 46.38 445th 772 42.4%
2014 23.80 641st 777 17.5%
2015 21.33 656th 792 17.2%
2016 34.90 534th 742 28.0%
2017 40.34 489th 739 33.8%
2018 34.15 468th 728 35.7%
2019 36.57 502nd 731 31.3%
2021 28.79 521st 729 28.5%
2022 46.40 409th 727 43.7%
2023 35.32 482nd 730 34.0%
2024 44.92 398th 675 41.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.05 17th 91 81.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.81 222nd 333 33.3%
2021 22.35 257th 306 16.0%
2022 31.18 223rd 307 27.4%
2023 20.46 250th 296 15.5%
2024 39.84 131st 208 37.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.02 363rd 682 46.8%
2019 38.70 468th 697 32.9%
2021 35.01 479th 719 33.4%
2022 53.94 337th 724 53.5%
2023 40.14 444th 723 38.6%
2024 48.81 371st 674 45.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.20 451st 684 34.1%
2021 30.76 504th 705 28.5%
2022 46.73 404th 701 42.4%
2023 37.12 467th 705 33.8%
2024 41.61 398th 635 37.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.48 73rd 281 74.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.06 557th 696 20.0%
2021 34.59 468th 704 33.5%
2022 43.99 417th 712 41.4%
2023 34.54 476th 713 33.2%
2024 45.64 374th 651 42.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.40 288th 547 47.3%
2019 39.66 370th 559 33.8%
2021 34.75 370th 564 34.4%
2022 55.91 220th 562 60.9%
2023 40.56 343rd 570 39.8%
2024 52.98 233rd 509 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 62nd 168 63.1%
2019 50.16 96th 190 49.5%
2021 31.85 151st 202 25.2%
2022 70.74 59th 220 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Plantation Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.36 224th 516 56.6%
2019 73.41 112th 517 78.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Plantation Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 514 514
1990 296 258 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 296 331 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1992 289 287 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 283 338 6 8 4 n/a n/a 0 639
1994 282 307 3 9 8 n/a n/a 0 609
1995 230 357 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1996 230 357 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1997 235 333 14 19 1 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 209 303 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 215 305 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 180 332 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 205 350 4 31 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 165 378 10 21 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 165 378 10 21 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 143 390 9 22 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2005 150 375 14 41 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 149 399 12 44 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2007 133 450 12 43 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2008 131 421 10 57 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2009 129 442 14 55 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 109 431 15 57 2 n/a n/a 0 614
2011 132 444 18 44 1 0 2 0 641
2012 111 430 14 52 2 0 11 0 620
2013 100 439 15 54 0 2 10 0 620
2014 102 457 20 52 0 1 24 0 656
2015 97 473 18 56 0 0 0 0 644
2016 77 440 26 78 1 0 20 0 642
2017 83 468 28 74 0 0 20 0 673
2018 69 433 29 82 0 1 20 0 634
2019 61 428 34 89 0 1 13 0 626
2020 66 437 36 101 0 0 10 0 650
2021 53 411 36 83 0 0 20 0 603
2022 35 399 28 71 0 0 17 0 550
2023 41 449 20 76 0 0 12 0 598
2024 44 409 14 91 0 0 27 0 585

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plantation Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 514 31.0 16.5 58.6
1990 563 34.0 16.5 61.8
1991 640 37.0 17.2 65.5
1992 593 37.0 16.0 73.4
1993 639 40.0 16.0 80.6
1994 609 36.0 16.9 80.5
1995 613 38.0 16.1 73.7
1996 613 38.0 16.1 73.7
1997 602 37.0 16.3 67.1
1998 534 36.0 14.8 71.5
1999 542 36.0 15.1 80.1
2000 535 37.0 14.5 84.9
2001 590 38.0 15.5 84.1
2002 577 38.0 15.2 86.5
2003 577 38.0 15.2 86.5
2004 565 39.4 14.3 86.4
2005 581 38.3 15.2 85.4
2006 605 41.0 14.8 84.5
2007 639 40.7 15.7 87.3
2008 620 40.1 15.5 89.7
2009 641 42.2 15.2 89.5
2010 614 40.6 15.1 91.4
2011 641 41.7 15.3 90.5
2012 620 42.0 14.7 92.7
2013 620 41.0 15.1 92.3
2014 656 40.0 16.4 91.3
2015 644 41.0 15.7 93.2
2016 642 44.0 14.5 96.1
2017 673 38.6 17.4 80.7
2018 634 36.1 17.5 71.5
2019 626 38.0 16.4 78.4
2020 650 37.0 17.5 79.7
2021 603 38.0 15.8 59.7
2022 550 35.0 15.6 67.6
2023 598 36.8 16.2 91.5
2024 585 39.7 14.7 88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plantation Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 514 31.0 16.5 58.6
1990 563 34.0 16.5 61.8
1991 640 37.0 17.2 65.5
1992 593 37.0 16.0 73.4
1993 639 40.0 16.0 80.6
1994 609 36.0 16.9 80.5
1995 613 38.0 16.1 73.7
1996 613 38.0 16.1 73.7
1997 602 37.0 16.3 67.1
1998 534 36.0 14.8 71.5
1999 542 36.0 15.1 80.1
2000 535 37.0 14.5 84.9
2001 590 38.0 15.5 84.1
2002 577 38.0 15.2 86.5
2003 577 38.0 15.2 86.5
2004 565 39.4 14.3 86.4
2005 581 38.3 15.2 85.4
2006 605 41.0 14.8 84.5
2007 639 40.7 15.7 87.3
2008 620 40.1 15.5 89.7
2009 641 42.2 15.2 89.5
2010 614 40.6 15.1 91.4
2011 641 41.7 15.3 90.5
2012 620 42.0 14.7 92.7
2013 620 41.0 15.1 92.3
2014 656 40.0 16.4 91.3
2015 644 41.0 15.7 93.2
2016 642 44.0 14.5 96.1
2017 673 38.6 17.4 80.7
2018 634 36.1 17.5 71.5
2019 626 38.0 16.4 78.4
2020 650 37.0 17.5 79.7
2021 603 38.0 15.8 59.7
2022 550 35.0 15.6 67.6
2023 598 36.8 16.2 91.5
2024 585 39.7 14.7 88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plantation Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,319
2018 $11,276
2019 $11,479
2020 $10,862
2021 $12,594
2022 $14,491

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plantation Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 502nd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 730 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plantation Park Elementary School)5452
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bossier Parish)7567
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Plantation Park Elementary School)2831
 3%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Bossier Parish)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plantation Park Elementary School)7268
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bossier Parish)7674
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plantation Park Elementary School)6360
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bossier Parish)7374
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Plantation Park Elementary School)4841
 7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Bossier Parish)5859
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plantation Park Elementary School)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bossier Parish)7370
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plantation Park Elementary School)4952
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bossier Parish)7373
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students626598
 4.5%
African American428449
 4.9%
American Indian00
Asian3420
 41.2%
Hispanic8976
 14.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6141
 32.8%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.4%91.5%
 13%


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Students who attend Plantation Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenacres Middle School
High : Airline High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 585 students attended Plantation Park Elementary School.

Plantation Park Elementary School ranks 398th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Plantation Park Elementary School are 70% African American, 16% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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