Is Lakeside Primary School a good school?

Lakeside Primary School ranks 117 th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lakeside Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 853 students attended Lakeside Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeside Primary School?

Students at Lakeside Primary School are 60% White, 19% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Lakeside Primary School attend?

Students who attend Lakeside Primary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Galvez Middle School High : St. Amant High School

Lakeside Primary School

Summary:

Lakeside Primary School is an elementary school located in Prairieville, Louisiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 853. The school is part of the Ascension Parish school district, which is ranked 11th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside Primary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Louisiana elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 73 and 216 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on LEAP tests is significantly higher than the state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels, and its proficiency rates also exceed the Ascension Parish district averages. Lakeside Primary's student population is more diverse than many nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the state average.

Despite a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.38% in 2021-2022 to 58.38% in 2022-2023, Lakeside Primary has maintained its strong academic performance. When compared to nearby schools like Prairieville Primary, Galvez Primary, and Lake Elementary, Lakeside Primary consistently outperforms its peers on LEAP tests, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. This makes Lakeside Primary a standout institution within the Ascension Parish school district and the state of Louisiana.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16500 LA Hwy 431
Prairieville, LA 70769

(225) 391-7750

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,754

Students who attend Lakeside Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Galvez Middle School
High:	St. Amant High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 853

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.7%

African American:

18.6%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeside Primary School ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 12^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lakeside Primary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), African American (18.6%), Hispanic (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeside Primary School is 17.9. 14 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Primary School is $12,754. 15 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeside Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Primary School 117^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Lakeside Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2011	68.92	265^th	766	65.4%
2012	71.09	235^th	764	69.2%
2013	76.44	157^th	772	79.7%
2014	81.99	104^th	777	86.6%
2015	85.51	73^rd	792	90.8%
2016	82.26	107^th	742	85.6%
2017	73.08	200^th	739	72.9%
2018	44.39	388^th	728	46.7%
2019	72.92	216^th	731	70.5%
2021	82.29	116^th	729	84.1%
2022	83.45	107^th	727	85.3%
2023	82.28	118^th	730	83.8%
2024	81.85	117^th	675	82.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	41.65	198^th	333	40.5%
2022	67.45	83^rd	307	73.0%
2023	73.64	58^th	296	80.4%
2024	65.93	62^nd	208	70.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	51.79	355^th	682	47.9%
2019	63.56	267^th	697	61.7%
2021	79.18	111^th	719	84.6%
2022	75.15	140^th	724	80.7%
2023	81.10	97^th	723	86.6%
2024	75.13	153^rd	674	77.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	70.67	209^th	684	69.4%
2021	77.54	143^rd	705	79.7%
2022	80.49	119^th	701	83.0%
2023	79.65	112^th	705	84.1%
2024	80.19	119^th	635	81.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	49.69	15^th	29	48.3%
2022	54.25	17^th	30	43.3%
2023	67.42	10^th	30	66.7%
2024	61.07	8^th	21	61.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	70.52	215^th	696	69.1%
2021	82.85	104^th	704	85.2%
2022	81.85	115^th	712	83.8%
2023	79.81	123^rd	713	82.7%
2024	81.15	114^th	651	82.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	55.05	246^th	547	55.0%
2019	73.08	124^th	559	77.8%
2021	72.16	119^th	564	78.9%
2022	75.98	96^th	562	82.9%
2023	76.52	103^rd	570	81.9%
2024	86.58	45^th	509	91.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	93.36	6^th	202	97.0%
2022	84.38	26^th	220	88.2%
2023	81.37	31^st	233	86.7%
2024	73.12	38^th	189	79.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lakeside Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	47.98	307^th	516	40.5%
2019	55.52	260^th	517	49.7%
2021	73.12	122^nd	522	76.6%
2022	71.31	144^th	517	72.1%
2023	72.84	117^th	518	77.4%
2024	67.31	140^th	434	67.7%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, September 27, 2018

If I could rate this school nothing I would. Not a single teacher seems happy as well as the front office staff. They don’t have a nurse on staff. The receptionist is half receptionist half nurse. She did dealing with sick kids as well as dealing with parents and phone calls. The principal could care less about parents teacher issues. The assistant principal will have every excuse she can think of for her teachers to back them up. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lakeside Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	491	66	3	38	2	n/a	n/a	600
2011	466	72	3	30	6	4	8	589
2012	471	70	1	54	3	4	9	612
2013	468	78	5	40	1	3	14	609
2014	466	74	5	34	2	3	13	597
2015	426	77	4	39	2	3	14	565
2016	419	87	4	40	2	3	21	576
2017	445	97	4	49	4	3	15	617
2018	446	126	7	49	3	2	35	668
2019	482	129	10	52	5	0	34	712
2020	496	111	12	59	7	0	37	722
2021	475	126	11	63	8	0	37	720
2022	497	140	13	83	5	0	46	784
2023	509	159	11	114	3	0	57	853

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	600	40.0	15.0	46.2
2011	589	39.8	14.7	50.8
2012	612	36.9	16.5	52
2013	609	37.0	16.4	52.5
2014	597	38.0	15.7	53.6
2015	565	38.0	14.8	52
2016	576	45.0	12.8	54.5
2017	617	35.0	17.6	62.1
2018	668	36.7	18.1	34.9
2019	712	37.0	19.2	44.5
2020	722	38.0	18.9	64.7
2021	720	38.2	18.8	46.8
2022	784	43.0	18.2	31.4
2023	853	47.4	17.9	58.4

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 Lakeside Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	600	40.0	15.0	46.2
2011	589	39.8	14.7	50.8
2012	612	36.9	16.5	52
2013	609	37.0	16.4	52.5
2014	597	38.0	15.7	53.6
2015	565	38.0	14.8	52
2016	576	45.0	12.8	54.5
2017	617	35.0	17.6	62.1
2018	668	36.7	18.1	34.9
2019	712	37.0	19.2	44.5
2020	722	38.0	18.9	64.7
2021	720	38.2	18.8	46.8
2022	784	43.0	18.2	31.4
2023	853	47.4	17.9	58.4

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 Lakeside Primary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,009
2018	$11,446
2019	$10,973
2020	$11,030
2021	$12,082
2022	$12,754

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 118^th of 730 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Primary School)	72	75	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)	79	78	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Primary School)	81	77	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	80	79	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Lakeside Primary School)	64	60	4%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	59	63	4%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Primary School)	77	86	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)	83	81	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Primary School)	77	82	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	83	82	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Lakeside Primary School)	51	68	17%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Primary School)	74	81	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)	79	78	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Primary School)	87	84	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	85	83	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lakeside Primary School)	70	66	4%
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	712	853	19.8%
African American	129	159	23.3%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	52	114	119.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	482	509	5.6%
Two or More Races	34	57	67.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.5%	58.4%	13.9%

Schools Near Lakeside 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
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
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
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
French Settlement Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15810 LA Highway 16	French Settlement	70733	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 698-6848	486	26	18.6	57.0%	438 (90.1%)	7 (1.4%)	19 (3.9%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	77.3	157^th of 675 public elementary schools	76.7%		69.6	229^th of 730 public elementary schools	68.6%	72	75.0		60.0	79.0			72.0	76.0	83.0		85.0			83.0		$11,799
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
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
St. Amant Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	44365 Hwy 429	Saint Amant	70774	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7950	563	33	17.0	52.2%	452 (80.3%)	31 (5.5%)	53 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	88.2	64^th of 675 public elementary schools	90.5%		92	40^th of 730 public elementary schools	94.5%	24		88.0	79.0				81.0	82.0	92.0	85.0				87.0		$13,565
South Fork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23000 Walker Road South	Denham Springs	70726	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 664-2281	684	32	21.1	80.0%	358 (52.3%)	203 (29.7%)	81 (11.8%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.0%)	47.6	379^th of 675 public elementary schools	43.9%		55.1	353^rd of 730 public elementary schools	51.6%	26	66.0	55.0	36.0				52.0	61.0	69.0	72.0				68.0		$12,268
Gray's Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11400 La Hwy 1033	Denham Springs	70726	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 667-1808	544	28	19.6	71.3%	371 (68.2%)	80 (14.7%)	72 (13.2%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	57.1	317^th of 675 public elementary schools	53.0%		68	244^th of 730 public elementary schools	66.6%	73	55.0	71.0	53.0				60.0	71.0	73.0					75.0		$11,873

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