- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sorrento, LA
Sorrento Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Sorrento Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009002326
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sorrento Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 638
- students enrolled
Sorrento Primary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sorrento Primary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 220009002326 · Sorrento, LA Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 18.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Sorrento Primary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sorrento 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 638
Sorrento Primary School
638 students
What this shows Sorrento Primary School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sorrento Primary School compares
Sorrento 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.6%
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Sorrento 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 Sorrento Primary 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sorrento 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
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sorrento Primary School
How many students attend Sorrento Primary School?
Sorrento Primary School has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sorrento, LA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sorrento Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sorrento Primary School is 18.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sorrento Primary School?
52.8% of students at Sorrento Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sorrento Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Sorrento Primary School is African American at 43.6% of enrollment, in Sorrento, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sorrento Primary School?
Sorrento Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Sorrento 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.