- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Sugar Mill Primary grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 220009002530 · Prairieville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 17.9:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Sugar Mill Primary grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sugar Mill Primary 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 644
Sugar Mill Primary
644 students
What this shows Sugar Mill Primary reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Mill Primary compares
Sugar Mill Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,108
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 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.
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
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~644 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.