Enrollment
865
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairieville, LA
Prairieville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairieville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009002076
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairieville Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairieville Primary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieville Primary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairieville Primary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairieville Primary School
Prairieville Primary School is a large combined-grade school in Prairieville, Louisiana, enrolling 865 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.5% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 865 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Prairieville's public schools, it stands alongside Galvez Primary School (783 students): Prairieville Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Prairieville 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 Prairieville Primary School compares
Prairieville 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 50% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 865 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 65.3%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Prairieville 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 Prairieville 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 Prairieville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairieville 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
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Prairieville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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 (~865 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prairieville Primary School
How many students attend Prairieville Primary School?
Prairieville Primary School has 865 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairieville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieville Primary School is 19.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairieville Primary School?
31.5% of students at Prairieville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairieville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairieville Primary School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairieville Primary School?
Prairieville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Prairieville Primary School rank among schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieville Primary School ranks #4 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 Prairieville Primary School a good school?
Prairieville Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. 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 Prairieville 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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