Enrollment
480
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Geismar, LA
Spanish Lake Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Spanish Lake Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009002269
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish Lake Primary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Geismar · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish Lake Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Lake Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Geismar, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spanish Lake Primary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spanish Lake Primary School
Spanish Lake Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Geismar, Louisiana, enrolling 480 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.6% free-meal eligibility runs 45% below the Louisiana average.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Geismar's public schools, it stands alongside Dutchtown Primary School (541 students): Spanish Lake Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Spanish Lake 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 Spanish Lake Primary School compares
Spanish Lake 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 45% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 53.8%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Spanish Lake 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 Spanish Lake 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 Spanish Lake Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spanish Lake 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
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Geismar
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~480 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spanish Lake Primary School
How many students attend Spanish Lake Primary School?
Spanish Lake Primary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Geismar, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Lake Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Lake Primary School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% 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 Spanish Lake Primary School?
34.6% of students at Spanish Lake Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish Lake Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Spanish Lake Primary School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Geismar, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish Lake Primary School?
Spanish Lake Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Spanish Lake Primary School rank among public schools in Geismar?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Lake Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Geismar, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Geismar on the city page.
Is Spanish Lake Primary School a good school?
Spanish Lake Primary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Spanish Lake 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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