Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Amant Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Amant Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
St. Amant Primary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Amant Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Amant Primary School is 0.33, 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
#186 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
5%
42%
White
81%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 St. Amant Primary School's ranking?
St. Amant Primary School is ranked #186 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Amant Primary School often compared to?
St. Amant Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galvez Primary School, Sorrento Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Amant Primary School?
550 students attend St. Amant Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of St. Amant Primary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Amant Primary School?
St. Amant Primary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Amant Primary School offer ?
St. Amant Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is St. Amant Primary School part of?
St. Amant Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
My daughter Larissa started at St.Amant went on to graduate with "A"s
Her eldest daughter Alicia attended, and is now in St.Amant high with "A"
Her youngest Chloe is now attending in 1 st grade and making "A"s
I highly recommend them because they care about there kids and alwase
challenging them to do better !
Thanks to all the teachers and workers for treating my girls as indavisuals,
and for not only improving on there weeknesses,but also praising them on
There accomplishments.
Poppy Rodney
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