Enrollment
677
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluff Ridge Primary compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluff Ridge Primary
Bluff Ridge Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Prairieville, Louisiana, enrolling 677 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.9% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 677 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Prairieville's public schools, it stands alongside Prairieville Primary School (865 students): Bluff Ridge Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 19.2:1).
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Bluff Ridge Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bluff Ridge Primary compares
Bluff Ridge Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ascension Parish, which includes Bluff Ridge Primary.
$14,042
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 32.2%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~677 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bluff Ridge Primary a good school?
Bluff Ridge Primary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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