- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donaldsonville, LA
Donaldsonville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Donaldsonville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009000035
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donaldsonville Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Donaldsonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Donaldsonville Primary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donaldsonville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Donaldsonville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Donaldsonville Primary School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 220009000035 · Donaldsonville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 9:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Donaldsonville Primary School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Donaldsonville Primary School 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 371
Donaldsonville Primary School
371 students
What this shows Donaldsonville Primary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donaldsonville Primary School compares
Donaldsonville Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 46% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Donaldsonville Primary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donaldsonville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donaldsonville Primary School'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
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Donaldsonville Primary School
How many students attend Donaldsonville Primary School?
Donaldsonville Primary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donaldsonville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donaldsonville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donaldsonville Primary School is 9:1, which is 46% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donaldsonville Primary School?
87.5% of students at Donaldsonville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donaldsonville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Donaldsonville Primary School is African American at 89.2% of enrollment, in Donaldsonville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donaldsonville Primary School?
Donaldsonville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Donaldsonville Primary School rank among public schools in Donaldsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Donaldsonville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Donaldsonville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Donaldsonville Primary School, 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.