Enrollment
644
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairieville, LA
Sugar Mill Primary
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Mill Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009002530
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Mill Primary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Mill Primary has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Mill Primary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sugar Mill Primary compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sugar Mill Primary
Sugar Mill Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Prairieville, Louisiana, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #200.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 644 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Prairieville's public schools, it stands alongside Prairieville Primary School (865 students): Sugar Mill Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.2:1).
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Sugar Mill Primary.
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 Sugar Mill Primary compares
Sugar Mill Primary on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 38.0%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Sugar Mill Primary 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 Sugar Mill Primary.
$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 Sugar Mill Primary 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Mill Primary'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 Prairieville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairieville Primary School
Standard public school
865 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~644 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sugar Mill Primary
How many students attend Sugar Mill Primary?
Sugar Mill Primary has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairieville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Mill Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Mill Primary is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Mill Primary?
46.4% of students at Sugar Mill Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Mill Primary?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Mill Primary is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Mill Primary?
Sugar Mill Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sugar Mill Primary rank among schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Mill Primary ranks #5 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 Sugar Mill Primary a good school?
Sugar Mill Primary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Sugar Mill Primary, 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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