Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spanish Lake Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spanish Lake Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Spanish Lake Primary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spanish Lake Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Lake Primary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
28%
42%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spanish Lake Primary School's ranking?
Spanish Lake Primary School is ranked #90 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Spanish Lake Primary School often compared to?
Spanish Lake Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutchtown Primary School, G. W. Carver Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Spanish Lake Primary School?
558 students attend Spanish Lake Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Spanish Lake Primary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Lake Primary School?
Spanish Lake Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spanish Lake Primary School offer ?
Spanish Lake Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spanish Lake Primary School part of?
Spanish Lake Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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