Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dutchtown Primary School ranks in the top 5% 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 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutchtown Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Dutchtown Primary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
![This chart displays total students of Dutchtown Primary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Dutchtown Primary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-ycL2s0.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Dutchtown Primary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Dutchtown Primary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-CQjTr4.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Dutchtown Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutchtown Primary School is 0.62, 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
#50 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Dutchtown Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Dutchtown Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-dK8HpJ.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
32%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-yxFZAZ.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-JaWQ3B.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-bndhGwZ.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dutchtown Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dutchtown Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-VuTWaG.png)
Asian
2%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-bnPDYKB.png)
Hispanic
13%
9%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-wmfE1E.png)
Black
27%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-f8bzB0.png)
White
54%
43%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-Xl9JSH.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-9iOr8O.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dutchtown Primary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dutchtown Primary School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-b43InB0.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-9iOr9K.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Dutchtown Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Dutchtown Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-NWmI7t.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-1Khedi.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dutchtown Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/34000/33578/dutchtown-primary-school-chart-ycL2uu.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutchtown Primary School's ranking?
Dutchtown Primary School is ranked #50 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dutchtown Primary School?
599 students attend Dutchtown Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dutchtown Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutchtown Primary School?
Dutchtown Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dutchtown Primary School offer ?
Dutchtown Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dutchtown Primary School part of?
Dutchtown Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
School Reviews
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