Enrollment
1,096
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Amant, LA
Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009001863
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St. Amant · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Amant, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009001863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Elementary School
Lake Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in St. Amant, Louisiana, enrolling 1,096 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.6% free-meal eligibility runs 43% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,096 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among St. Amant's public schools, it stands alongside St. Amant Primary School (585 students): Lake Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 17.7:1).
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Lake Elementary 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 Lake Elementary School compares
Lake Elementary 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Lake Elementary School is less 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 Lake Elementary 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 Lake Elementary 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 |
| Prairieville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Elementary 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
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in St. Amant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,096 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has 1,096 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Amant, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in St. Amant, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in St. Amant?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Amant, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Amant on the city page.
Is Lake Elementary School a good school?
Lake Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 Lake Elementary 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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