- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairieville, LA
Bluff Ridge Primary
Federal NCES profile for Bluff Ridge Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009002487
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff Ridge Primary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluff Ridge Primary has class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Ridge Primary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bluff Ridge Primary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220009002487 · Prairieville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 19.3:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Bluff Ridge Primary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bluff Ridge Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school 677
Bluff Ridge Primary
677 students
What this shows Bluff Ridge Primary reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluff Ridge Primary compares
Bluff Ridge Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 59% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Bluff Ridge Primary is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluff Ridge Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff Ridge Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Prairieville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairieville Primary School
Standard public school
865 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Galvez Primary School
Standard public school
783 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Primary School
Standard public school
725 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Sugar Mill Primary
Standard public school
644 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Bullion Primary School
Standard public school
586 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Primary School
Standard public school
545 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluff Ridge Primary
How many students attend Bluff Ridge Primary?
Bluff Ridge Primary has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairieville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Ridge Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff Ridge Primary is 19.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluff Ridge Primary?
25.9% of students at Bluff Ridge Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff Ridge Primary?
The largest demographic group at Bluff Ridge Primary is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff Ridge Primary?
Bluff Ridge Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluff Ridge Primary rank among schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Ridge Primary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Prairieville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prairieville on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Bluff Ridge Primary, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.