Is Sorrento Primary School a good school?

Sorrento Primary School ranks 88 th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sorrento Primary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Sorrento Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sorrento Primary School?

Students at Sorrento Primary School are 43% African American, 42% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sorrento Primary School attend?

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

Sorrento Primary School

Summary:

Sorrento Primary School is an exceptional elementary school in Sorrento, Louisiana, serving 627 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Ascension Parish school district.

Sorrento Primary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with impressive proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments that significantly exceed state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 80% of 3rd graders and 85% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 62% and 65%, respectively. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs.

While Sorrento Primary School stands out as a high-performing institution, the data reveals a mixed picture for some of the nearby schools in the Ascension Parish district. For instance, Lowery Elementary School and Gonzales Primary School have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to Sorrento Primary School and the district average, indicating potential areas for improvement. Sorrento Primary School's commitment to equity and inclusion, as evidenced by its success in supporting diverse student subgroups, serves as a model for other schools in the region to emulate.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

42111 North City Parc Drive
Sorrento, LA 70778

(225) 391-6900

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,298

Students who attend Sorrento Primary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 636

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.8%

White:

41.7%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sorrento Primary School ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 10^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42.8%), White (41.7%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sorrento Primary School is 12.1, which is the 6^th best among 18 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Sorrento Primary School employs 52.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sorrento Primary School is $14,298, which is the 8^th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sorrento Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sorrento Primary School 88^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Sorrento 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 Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2014	70.30	235^th	777	69.8%
2015	67.16	271^st	792	65.8%
2016	61.17	323^rd	742	56.5%
2017	65.77	283^rd	739	61.7%
2018	61.05	241^st	728	66.9%
2019	68.00	263^rd	731	64.0%
2021	80.27	135^th	729	81.5%
2022	73.68	190^th	727	73.9%
2023	75.51	184^th	730	74.8%
2024	86.06	88^th	675	87.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	87.51	25^th	306	91.8%
2022	40.95	189^th	307	38.4%
2023	68.31	81^st	296	72.6%
2024	80.04	27^th	208	87.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	46.84	398^th	682	41.6%
2019	61.27	290^th	697	58.4%
2021	78.02	119^th	719	83.4%
2022	68.64	207^th	724	71.4%
2023	70.61	186^th	723	74.3%
2024	83.85	79^th	674	88.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	73.73	178^th	684	74.0%
2021	74.74	164^th	705	76.7%
2022	72.48	181^st	701	74.2%
2023	74.94	165^th	705	76.6%
2024	87.70	60^th	635	90.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.51	198^th	281	29.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	48.19	17^th	26	34.6%
2021	53.76	13^th	29	55.2%
2022	30.26	26^th	30	13.3%
2023	30.98	23^rd	30	23.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	68.42	246^th	696	64.7%
2021	82.20	108^th	704	84.7%
2022	69.74	214^th	712	69.9%
2023	71.14	198^th	713	72.2%
2024	79.38	128^th	651	80.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	61.38	189^th	547	65.4%
2019	69.88	139^th	559	75.1%
2021	80.46	74^th	564	86.9%
2022	75.44	98^th	562	82.6%
2023	83.21	67^th	570	88.2%
2024	87.08	42^nd	509	91.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	78.71	27^th	190	85.8%
2021	75.61	38^th	202	81.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sorrento Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	68.26	161^st	516	68.8%
2019	67.71	158^th	517	69.4%
2021	84.56	56^th	522	89.3%
2022	61.14	211^th	517	59.2%
2023	67.70	157^th	518	69.7%
2024	75.98	91^st	434	79.0%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	209	226	2	16	4	2	459
2013	188	260	2	26	5	5	486
2014	215	259	1	22	5	11	513
2015	239	284	1	27	4	24	579
2016	227	303	1	33	4	19	587
2017	227	279	2	36	3	16	563
2018	239	269	3	43	2	16	572
2019	210	262	3	38	2	11	526
2020	221	259	4	42	1	16	543
2021	219	269	5	45	0	14	552
2022	233	266	4	40	1	19	563
2023	266	274	3	54	2	28	627
2024	265	272	3	60	2	34	636

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sorrento Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	459	22.7	20.2	62.5
2013	486	32.0	15.1	65.2
2014	513	32.0	16.0	64.1
2015	579	41.0	14.1	65.6
2016	587	44.0	13.3	63.5
2017	563	33.1	16.9	69.6
2018	572	35.0	16.3	39.9
2019	526	32.0	16.4	51.1
2020	543	31.0	17.4	73.3
2021	552	27.5	20.0	60.1
2022	563	30.0	18.7	47.8
2023	627	34.2	18.2	63.2
2024	636	52.4	12.1	61.8

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 Sorrento Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	459	22.7	20.2	62.5
2013	486	32.0	15.1	65.2
2014	513	32.0	16.0	64.1
2015	579	41.0	14.1	65.6
2016	587	44.0	13.3	63.5
2017	563	33.1	16.9	69.6
2018	572	35.0	16.3	39.9
2019	526	32.0	16.4	51.1
2020	543	31.0	17.4	73.3
2021	552	27.5	20.0	60.1
2022	563	30.0	18.7	47.8
2023	627	34.2	18.2	63.2
2024	636	52.4	12.1	61.8

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 Sorrento Primary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,698
2018	$12,385
2019	$12,563
2020	$12,523
2021	$13,499
2022	$14,298

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sorrento Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 263^rd of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 184^th of 730 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sorrento Primary School)	71	76	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)	79	78	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sorrento Primary School)	73	72	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	80	79	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Sorrento Primary School)	51	59	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	59	63	4%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sorrento Primary School)	89	77	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	83	82	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Sorrento Primary School)	72	55	17%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sorrento Primary School)	76	81	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	85	87	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sorrento Primary School)	56	63	7%
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	526	627	19.2%
African American	262	274	4.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	38	54	42.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	210	266	26.7%
Two or More Races	11	28	154.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	63.2%	12%

Schools Near Sorrento 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
Sorrento Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	42111 North City Parc Drive	Sorrento	70778	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6900	636	52	12.1	61.8%	265 (41.7%)	272 (42.8%)	60 (9.4%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.3%)	86.1	88^th of 675 public elementary schools	87.0%		75.5	184^th of 730 public elementary schools	74.8%	96	80.0	85.0						79.0	86.0	87.0				83.0		$14,298
Pecan Grove Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7450	660	49	13.3	67.6%	95 (14.4%)	319 (48.3%)	205 (31.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.5%)	70.5	214^th of 675 public elementary schools	68.3%		71.9	208^th of 730 public elementary schools	71.5%	6	55.0	77.0	73.0				69.0	66.0	80.0	88.0				78.0		$14,326
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	600	39	15.3	50.7%	480 (80.0%)	26 (4.3%)	62 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	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
Gonzales Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	521 North Burnside Avenue	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6700	496	45	10.9	73.6%	72 (14.5%)	289 (58.3%)	108 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	48.6	371^st of 675 public elementary schools	45.0%		36	477^th of 730 public elementary schools	34.7%	106	57.0	53.0	52.0				54.0	75.0	61.0	68.0				69.0		$15,266
G. W. Carver Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11310 Legacy Oaks Lane	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6800	644	63	10.2	67.9%	97 (15.1%)	392 (60.9%)	116 (18.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.1%)	66.1	255^th of 675 public elementary schools	62.2%		50.2	382^nd of 730 public elementary schools	47.7%	127	59.0	79.0	74.0				71.0	62.0	80.0	70.0				71.0		$14,549
Donaldsonville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	38210 Hwy 3089	Donaldsonville	70346	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7600	383	36	10.5	88.0%	8 (2.1%)	342 (89.3%)	23 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)								(n/a)																$16,858
Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	41469 LA Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7700	478	38	12.4	46.7%	269 (56.3%)	79 (16.5%)	96 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.9%)	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
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	14185 Hwy 431	Saint Amant	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6550	893	65	13.7	43.4%	772 (86.5%)	30 (3.4%)	48 (5.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.0%)	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
Lowery Elementary School	Public	3-5	2389-B Hwy 1 South	Donaldsonville	70346	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7500	311	36	8.7	86.2%	10 (3.2%)	281 (90.4%)	14 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	39.6	432^nd of 675 public elementary schools	36.0%		31.6	520^th of 730 public elementary schools	28.8%	88	56.0	51.0	57.0				54.0	57.0	53.0	66.0				58.0		$18,323
Duplessis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38101 Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6650	613	52	11.8	53.8%	234 (38.2%)	224 (36.5%)	120 (19.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	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

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