- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairieville, LA
Lakeside Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009002262
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Primary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Primary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lakeside Primary School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 220009002262 · Prairieville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 11.6:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Lakeside Primary School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lakeside 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 545
Lakeside Primary School
545 students
What this shows Lakeside Primary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Primary School compares
Lakeside 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
African American 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 | Similar 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 Lakeside 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 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
Galvez Primary School
Standard public school
783 students 17.4:1 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
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Primary School
How many students attend Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairieville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Primary School is 11.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% 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 Lakeside Primary School?
49.5% of students at Lakeside Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Primary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lakeside Primary School rank among schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Primary School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Lakeside 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.