- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Spanish Lake Primary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 220009002269 · Geismar, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 14.1:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Spanish Lake Primary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Spanish Lake 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 480
Spanish Lake Primary School
480 students
What this shows Spanish Lake Primary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish Lake Primary School compares
Spanish Lake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,108
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 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.
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
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~480 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.