Is Prairieville Primary School a good school?

Yes. Prairieville Primary School ranks in the top 7.3% of Louisiana elementary schools.

How many students attend Prairieville Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 845 students attended Prairieville Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Prairieville Primary School?

Students at Prairieville Primary School are 68% White, 16% African American, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Prairieville Primary School attend?

Students who attend Prairieville Primary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Prairieville Middle School High : Dutchtown High School

Prairieville Primary School

Summary:

Prairieville Primary School is an exceptional elementary school located in Prairieville, Louisiana, serving 845 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Ascension Parish school district, which is ranked 11th out of 122 districts in Louisiana, Prairieville Primary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with 87% proficient or better in Mathematics and 86% proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grades. This exceeds the Ascension Parish and Louisiana state averages, and the school ranks 49th out of 675 schools in the state. Prairieville Primary also serves a diverse student population, with 67.93% White, 15.5% African American, and 10.77% Hispanic students, and it maintains high academic performance across all student subgroups, including outperforming nearby schools like Lakeside Primary School and Dutchtown Primary School.

Prairieville Primary School's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its exceptional performance in Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels and student subgroups make it a standout institution in the Ascension Parish district and the state of Louisiana. The school's commitment to academic excellence and inclusive education is a testament to its ability to provide a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

40228 Parker Road
Prairieville, LA 70769

(225) 391-7400

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,601

Students who attend Prairieville Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Prairieville Middle School
High:	Dutchtown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 845

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

African American:

15.5%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairieville Primary School ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 4^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), African American (15.5%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairieville Primary School is 18.5. 17 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Prairieville Primary School employs 45.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairieville Primary School is $12,601. 17 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairieville Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairieville Primary School 49^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Prairieville Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Military Connected students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ascension Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascension Parish 11^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2011	88.70	46^th	766	94.0%
2012	89.58	36^th	764	95.3%
2013	88.26	44^th	772	94.3%
2014	86.18	62^nd	777	92.0%
2015	89.41	39^th	792	95.1%
2016	87.32	51^st	742	93.1%
2017	86.73	55^th	739	92.6%
2018	84.99	49^th	728	93.3%
2019	91.90	32^nd	731	95.6%
2021	89.70	56^th	729	92.3%
2022	91.42	41^st	727	94.4%
2023	90.48	55^th	730	92.5%
2024	90.96	49^th	675	92.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	54.02	139^th	333	58.3%
2021	81.46	35^th	306	88.6%
2022	83.60	36^th	307	88.3%
2023	80.74	40^th	296	86.5%
2024	76.92	34^th	208	83.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	86.07	57^th	682	91.6%
2019	88.56	42^nd	697	94.0%
2021	80.80	98^th	719	86.4%
2022	88.33	45^th	724	93.8%
2023	83.31	84^th	723	88.4%
2024	84.08	78^th	674	88.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	88.91	43^rd	684	93.7%
2021	90.89	36^th	705	94.9%
2022	90.15	43^rd	701	93.9%
2023	89.46	51^st	705	92.8%
2024	88.66	51^st	635	92.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.49	34^th	281	87.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	53.73	16^th	26	38.5%
2021	45.95	17^th	29	41.4%
2022	60.58	11^th	30	63.3%
2023	57.59	13^th	30	56.7%
2024	74.03	3^rd	21	85.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	91.24	36^th	696	94.8%
2021	86.18	69^th	704	90.2%
2022	88.51	57^th	712	92.0%
2023	87.36	64^th	713	91.0%
2024	88.46	54^th	651	91.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	87.21	43^rd	547	92.1%
2019	87.74	45^th	559	91.9%
2021	87.59	45^th	564	92.0%
2022	86.92	45^th	562	92.0%
2023	85.35	56^th	570	90.2%
2024	87.87	39^th	509	92.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	69.08	49^th	168	70.8%
2019	66.47	55^th	190	71.1%
2021	89.22	16^th	202	92.1%
2022	77.23	42^nd	220	80.9%
2023	79.52	38^th	233	83.7%
2024	91.40	8^th	189	95.8%

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Rank History for White students at Prairieville Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	85.63	35^th	516	93.2%
2019	89.31	22^nd	517	95.7%
2021	83.89	60^th	522	88.5%
2022	85.22	47^th	517	90.9%
2023	86.43	41^st	518	92.1%
2024	81.54	56^th	434	87.1%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairieville Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	610	107	11	24	5	n/a	n/a	757
2010	655	127	12	24	4	n/a	n/a	822
2011	666	123	14	26	4	0	2	835
2012	646	129	14	30	3	0	6	828
2013	669	164	19	33	2	0	12	899
2014	644	165	18	22	2	0	13	864
2015	648	155	22	36	1	0	20	882
2016	642	154	14	47	3	0	19	879
2017	678	161	15	45	3	0	21	923
2018	671	158	16	59	4	0	18	926
2019	648	169	17	57	2	0	32	925
2020	522	138	13	77	1	0	30	781
2021	541	146	20	79	1	0	30	817
2022	556	147	16	86	2	0	26	833
2023	574	131	17	91	3	0	29	845

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairieville Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	757	47.0	16.1	26.8
2010	822	50.0	16.4	29.6
2011	835	47.8	17.4	33.1
2012	828	46.3	17.8	30.9
2013	899	53.0	16.9	31.6
2014	864	54.0	16.0	31.8
2015	882	53.0	16.6	31.5
2016	879	56.0	15.6	31.6
2017	923	47.9	19.2	36.5
2018	926	51.0	18.1	30
2019	925	49.0	18.8	30.6
2020	781	41.0	19.0	33
2021	817	39.0	20.9	31
2022	833	39.0	21.3	26.3
2023	845	45.4	18.5	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairieville Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	757	47.0	16.1	26.8
2010	822	50.0	16.4	29.6
2011	835	47.8	17.4	33.1
2012	828	46.3	17.8	30.9
2013	899	53.0	16.9	31.6
2014	864	54.0	16.0	31.8
2015	882	53.0	16.6	31.5
2016	879	56.0	15.6	31.6
2017	923	47.9	19.2	36.5
2018	926	51.0	18.1	30
2019	925	49.0	18.8	30.6
2020	781	41.0	19.0	33
2021	817	39.0	20.9	31
2022	833	39.0	21.3	26.3
2023	845	45.4	18.5	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairieville Primary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,703
2018	$10,688
2019	$10,470
2020	$10,400
2021	$11,651
2022	$12,601

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairieville Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 55^th of 730 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairieville Primary School)	88	88
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	80	79	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Prairieville Primary School)	73	70	3%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	59	63	4%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairieville Primary School)	91	87	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	83	82	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Prairieville Primary School)	84	73	11%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairieville Primary School)	88	85	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)	79	78	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairieville Primary School)	90	90
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	85	83	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Prairieville Primary School)	84	75	9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	74	66	8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	925	845	8.6%
African American	169	131	22.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	17	17
Hispanic	57	91	59.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	648	574	11.4%
Two or More Races	32	29	9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	38%	7.4%

Schools Near Prairieville Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							LEAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
Prairieville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40228 Parker Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7400	845	45	18.5	38.0%	574 (67.9%)	131 (15.5%)	91 (10.8%)	17 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.4%)	91	49^th of 675 public elementary schools	92.7%		90.5	55^th of 730 public elementary schools	92.5%	6	85.0	91.0	88.0				87.0	89.0	84.0	89.0				86.0		$12,601
Sugar Mill Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	39319 Germany Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 391-2100	554	37	15.1	52.2%	191 (34.5%)	175 (31.6%)	154 (27.8%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	71.2	206^th of 675 public elementary schools	69.5%					(n/a)	61.0	77.0	76.0				71.0	70.0	77.0	77.0				74.0		$14,651
Oak Grove Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17550 Old Jefferson Hwy	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6750	664	43	15.4	38.1%	460 (69.3%)	67 (10.1%)	91 (13.7%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.4%)	91.7	44^th of 675 public elementary schools	93.5%		91.2	45^th of 730 public elementary schools	93.8%	1	83.0	88.0	94.0				88.0	88.0	90.0					90.0		$14,117
Galvez Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16093 Henderson Bayou Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6600	842	45	18.7	48.3%	524 (62.2%)	158 (18.8%)	107 (12.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.8%)	90.5	53^rd of 675 public elementary schools	92.1%		84.9	88^th of 730 public elementary schools	87.9%	35	89.0	83.0					85.0	90.0	85.0	92.0				90.0		$12,035
Bullion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17005 Sills Drive	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6950	664	40	16.4	36.3%	394 (59.3%)	139 (20.9%)	56 (8.4%)	40 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.0%)	92.6	30^th of 675 public elementary schools	95.6%		96.1	18^th of 730 public elementary schools	97.5%	12		90.0					94.0	92.0	90.0					94.0		$12,643
Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	41469 LA Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7700	474	28	17.0	54.9%	284 (59.9%)	71 (15.0%)	91 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.7%)	87	75^th of 675 public elementary schools	88.9%		82.7	108^th of 730 public elementary schools	85.2%	33	87.0	84.0	83.0				84.0	81.0	82.0	85.0				83.0		$15,530
Bluff Ridge Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	14191 Hwy 73	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 391-2050	567	35	16.1	31.4%	353 (62.3%)	118 (20.8%)	49 (8.6%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	92.6	28^th of 675 public elementary schools	95.9%		92.4	38^th of 730 public elementary schools	94.8%	10	87.0	89.0	85.0				87.0	90.0	94.0	92.0				92.0		$12,798
Duplessis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38101 Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6650	634	41	15.5	54.7%	247 (39.0%)	233 (36.8%)	113 (17.8%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.2%)	76.7	163^rd of 675 public elementary schools	75.9%		70.7	217^th of 730 public elementary schools	70.3%	54	65.0	78.0	67.0				70.0	79.0	82.0	85.0				82.0		$13,811
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	14185 Hwy 431	Saint Amant	70774	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6550	926	56	16.4	42.9%	803 (86.7%)	29 (3.1%)	48 (5.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.1%)	83.7	100^th of 675 public elementary schools	85.2%		85.7	79^th of 730 public elementary schools	89.2%	21	77.0	74.0		75.0	91.0	68.0	77.0	81.0	86.0	93.0	86.0	96.0	89.0	88.0	100.0	$13,046
Lakeside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16500 LA Hwy 431	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7750	853	47	17.9	58.4%	509 (59.7%)	159 (18.6%)	114 (13.4%)	11 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.7%)	81.8	117^th of 675 public elementary schools	82.7%		82.3	118^th of 730 public elementary schools	83.8%	1	77.0	78.0	77.0				78.0	80.0	82.0					82.0		$12,754

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