The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Plantation Park Elementary School
Plantation Park Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Bossier City, Louisiana. It is part of the Bossier Parish school system. The school is located in a neighborhood that is part of a city closely tied to Shreveport across the Red River, an area that has evolved from a cotton landing and railroad town into a place known for casino tourism, with Barksdale Air Force Base as a major employer. The community has seen steady population growth over the long term.
The student body is diverse in composition. The largest group of students is Black, followed by a smaller Hispanic share, a still smaller group of white students, and small numbers of Asian students and students of two or more races. A large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that many families are working with lower household incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a parent may want to ask the school about these support areas directly.
On the Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessments, the school’s proficiency rates for the 2024-25 school year were below the statewide averages for a typical public elementary school. In English language arts, about a quarter of students scored at the proficient level or above. In math, about a fifth of students met that bar. In science and social studies, the share was lower, with roughly one in seven students scoring proficient or above. These are the most recent results available, covering only one year, so no trend can be drawn. A parent comparing schools will want to weigh these numbers alongside the school’s support environment and program offerings.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, it does not have a graduation rate, and the comparison tool was unable to position it relative to other district schools due to insufficient cohort size. The school environment data such as chronic absenteeism and staffing ratios was also not available. A parent may want to ask the district or school office for details on class size, teacher experience, and attendance patterns.
Bossier City itself is a mid-sized city with a largely flat, car-dependent layout. The housing market in the school’s ZIP code is moderately priced, with home values and rents somewhat above the statewide benchmark, which suggests the immediate neighborhood carries a slight premium relative to the broader Louisiana market. The city has a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and industrial zones. The riverfront offers retail and entertainment at the Louisiana Boardwalk, and the Brookshire Grocery Arena serves as a large event venue. The presence of Barksdale Air Force Base and the casino sector means some families in the area have ties to military or tourism employment.
The Bossier Parish district itself did not have any recent major changes surfaced in the public record used for this research. No new boundaries, curriculum shifts, or strategic priorities were noted. A parent looking for developments at the district level may need to check local news or the district’s own communications.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. Plantation Park is a neighborhood elementary school where a large majority of students come from lower-income households. The academic results suggest that proficiency rates trail those of many other schools in the state, and a parent may want to investigate what academic support programs, tutoring, or enrichment are available. The school’s size is moderate for its grade span. The surrounding city offers a range of amenities tied to the river and the casino economy, and the housing market is not as expensive as the highest-cost areas of the state but is not the cheapest either. The school does not appear to have a magnet or charter designation. Without data on special education staffing, English language services, or disciplinary practices, a parent should plan to visit and ask specific questions about how the school meets the needs of its students day to day.
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