Kaplan Elementary School

608 North Eleazar Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kaplan Elementary School is a public school located in Kaplan, Louisiana, serving students within the Vermilion Parish School District. As a primary educational institution in the area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the early grades, typically emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for being an integral part of the small-town community, fostering an environment that encourages student engagement, character development, and preparation for middle school transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kaplan Elementary often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at student well-being and extracurricular enrichment. The school maintains a close relationship with the local Kaplan community, often hosting events and programs that involve parents and families to support student success. By providing a structured and supportive learning atmosphere, Kaplan Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills and values necessary for their future educational journeys.

550

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaplan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	19
Black	98
Asian	2
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
377 (68.5%)
Black
98 (17.8%)
Two or More
53 (9.6%)
Hispanic
19 (3.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Vermilion Parish
Phone:	(337)643-7965
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 50

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 93