- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Geismar, LA
Dutchtown Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Dutchtown Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009001976
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutchtown Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Geismar · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutchtown Primary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchtown Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Geismar, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009001976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dutchtown Primary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 220009001976 · Geismar, LA Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 16.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Dutchtown Primary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dutchtown 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 541
Dutchtown Primary School
541 students
What this shows Dutchtown Primary School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutchtown Primary School compares
Dutchtown Primary School 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Dutchtown Primary School 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 Dutchtown Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutchtown 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
Similar other schools in Geismar
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutchtown Primary School
How many students attend Dutchtown Primary School?
Dutchtown Primary School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Geismar, LA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Primary School is 16.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Dutchtown Primary School?
37.6% of students at Dutchtown Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutchtown Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Dutchtown Primary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Geismar, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutchtown Primary School?
Dutchtown Primary School 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 Dutchtown Primary School rank among public schools in Geismar?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchtown Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Geismar, 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 Dutchtown 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.