- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Prairieville Primary School held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 220009002076 · Prairieville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 19.2:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Prairieville Primary School held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Prairieville 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
- This school
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- Prairieville M
Prairieville Middle School
835 students
What this shows Prairieville Primary School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairieville Primary School compares
Prairieville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,108
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 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.
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
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~865 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.