- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lake Elementary School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 220009001863 · St. Amant, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,096 enr · 19.6:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Lake Elementary School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Elementary 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
- This school
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- Prairieville M
Prairieville Middle School
835 students
What this shows Lake Elementary School reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Elementary School compares
Lake Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,108
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
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.
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
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,096 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.