Bluff Ridge Primary

Summary:

Bluff Ridge Primary is an exceptional elementary school located in Prairieville, Louisiana, serving 567 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Ascension Parish school district, Bluff Ridge Primary consistently outperforms its peers, ranking 28th out of 675 schools in the state.

Bluff Ridge Primary's academic performance is truly remarkable, with proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments significantly higher than the Ascension Parish and Louisiana state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 92% proficiency rate in LEAP ELA, compared to 83% in Ascension Parish and 69% statewide. Additionally, the school's student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, and White students, all perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top schools in Louisiana for their respective subgroups. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is also strong, ranking 113th out of 723 Louisiana elementary schools in 2022-2023.

Bluff Ridge Primary's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (62.26%) and Asian (2.82%) students compared to nearby schools, is another notable aspect of the school. The school's African American (20.81%) and Hispanic (8.64%) student populations are also significant. This diversity, coupled with the school's strong academic performance across all subgroups, suggests that Bluff Ridge Primary is effectively serving students from different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school's strong ranking for military-connected students, ranking 3rd out of 30 Louisiana elementary schools in 2022-2023, highlights its commitment to supporting the unique needs of this student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14191 Hwy 73
Prairieville, LA 70769

(225) 391-2050

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,798

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 563

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.9%

African American:

22.2%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluff Ridge Primary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), African American (22.2%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluff Ridge Primary is 14.7. 17 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 Bluff Ridge Primary is $12,798. 14 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluff Ridge Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluff Ridge Primary 28^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Bluff Ridge Primary 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 Bluff Ridge Primary

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Rank History for all students at Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	92.73	34^th	729	95.3%
2022	91.19	43^rd	727	94.1%
2023	92.41	38^th	730	94.8%
2024	92.65	28^th	675	95.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	82.39	89^th	719	87.6%
2022	72.60	166^th	724	77.1%
2023	78.92	113^th	723	84.4%
2024	65.25	240^th	674	64.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	91.53	29^th	705	95.9%
2022	89.21	48^th	701	93.2%
2023	89.89	49^th	705	93.0%
2024	91.59	31^st	635	95.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	72.08	7^th	29	75.9%
2022	49.26	19^th	30	36.7%
2023	82.98	3^rd	30	90.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	91.32	38^th	704	94.6%
2022	89.88	42^nd	712	94.1%
2023	91.99	31^st	713	95.7%
2024	87.99	56^th	651	91.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	90.35	34^th	564	94.0%
2022	87.35	42^nd	562	92.5%
2023	93.89	25^th	570	95.6%
2024	85.61	48^th	509	90.6%

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Rank History for White students at Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	86.57	47^th	522	91.0%
2022	85.21	48^th	517	90.7%
2023	90.65	27^th	518	94.8%
2024	89.97	16^th	434	96.3%

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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 Bluff Ridge Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	352	92	18	30	30	522
2022	356	102	16	39	31	544
2023	353	118	16	49	31	567
2024	343	125	16	45	34	563

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bluff Ridge Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	522	30.0	17.4	20.3
2022	544	32.0	17.0	14.9
2023	567	35.0	16.1	31.4
2024	563	38.2	14.7	33

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 Bluff Ridge Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	522	30.0	17.4	20.3
2022	544	32.0	17.0	14.9
2023	567	35.0	16.1	31.4
2024	563	38.2	14.7	33

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 Bluff Ridge Primary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$11,438
2022	$12,798

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Schools Near Bluff Ridge Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (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 All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Bluff Ridge Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	14191 Hwy 73	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 391-2050	563	38	14.7	33.0%	343 (60.9%)	125 (22.2%)	45 (8.0%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	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	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
Dutchtown Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13046 Hwy 73	Geismar	70734	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7850	602	42	14.4	46.8%	298 (49.5%)	163 (27.1%)	97 (16.1%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.6%)	87.5	69^th of 675 public elementary schools	89.8%		94.7	23^rd of 730 public elementary schools	96.8%	46	80.0		90.0	88.0	81.0			90.0	$13,882
Spanish Lake Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13323 Bluff Road	Geismar	70734	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7650	556	42	13.1	45.5%	285 (51.3%)	147 (26.4%)	81 (14.6%)	18 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	90.3	54^th of 675 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.1	46^th of 730 public elementary schools	93.7%	8	81.0		82.0	85.0	88.0	89.0	92.0	91.0	$13,497
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	585	48	12.1	48.9%	204 (34.9%)	175 (29.9%)	167 (28.5%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	25 (4.3%)	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
Bullion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17005 Sills Drive	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6950	655	52	12.6	37.1%	379 (57.9%)	130 (19.8%)	58 (8.9%)	48 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.0%)	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
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	656	50	13.0	39.2%	436 (66.5%)	78 (11.9%)	90 (13.7%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.0%)	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
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
Prairieville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40228 Parker Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7400	870	64	13.5	37.4%	582 (66.9%)	154 (17.7%)	82 (9.4%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.4%)	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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluff Ridge Primary

What is the racial makeup of Bluff Ridge Primary?

Students at Bluff Ridge Primary are 61% White, 22% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Bluff Ridge Primary in?

Ascension Parish

How many students attend Bluff Ridge Primary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 563 students attended Bluff Ridge Primary.

Is Bluff Ridge Primary a good school?

Yes! Bluff Ridge Primary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28^th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.

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