Enrollment
783
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairieville, LA
Galvez Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Galvez Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009001862
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galvez Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Galvez Primary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galvez Primary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009001862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galvez Primary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galvez Primary School
Galvez Primary School is a large combined-grade school in Prairieville, Louisiana, enrolling 783 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.1% free-meal eligibility runs 34% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 783 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 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 783 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Prairieville's public schools, it stands alongside Prairieville Primary School (865 students): Galvez Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 19.2:1).
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Galvez Primary School.
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 Galvez Primary School compares
Galvez Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$14,042
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 783 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 57.3%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Galvez Primary School 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 Galvez Primary School.
$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 Galvez 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 | Similar 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galvez Primary School'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
Oak Grove Primary School
Standard public school
725 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bluff Ridge Primary
Standard public school
677 students 19.3:1 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 (~783 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galvez Primary School
How many students attend Galvez Primary School?
Galvez Primary School has 783 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairieville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galvez Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galvez Primary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galvez Primary School?
41.1% of students at Galvez Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galvez Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Galvez Primary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galvez Primary School?
Galvez Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Galvez Primary School rank among schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Galvez Primary School ranks #7 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 Galvez Primary School a good school?
Galvez Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Galvez 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.
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