Serving 784 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeside Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 37% 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: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeside Primary School's student population of 784 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeside 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 Lakeside Primary School is 0.56, 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
#131 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
18%
42%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Primary School's ranking?
Lakeside Primary School is ranked #131 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lakeside Primary School often compared to?
Lakeside Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galvez Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Primary School?
784 students attend Lakeside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lakeside Primary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside Primary School offer ?
Lakeside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lakeside Primary School part of?
Lakeside Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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