Serving 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairieville Primary School ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairieville Primary School serves the northern part of Prairieville, LA, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairieville 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
School Overview
Prairieville Primary School's student population of 865 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
865 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow… The Future Begins Here!
School Rankings
Prairieville Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairieville Primary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairieville Primary School's ranking?
Prairieville Primary School is ranked #66 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Prairieville Primary School often compared to?
Prairieville Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Prairieville Primary School?
865 students attend Prairieville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Prairieville Primary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairieville Primary School?
Prairieville Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairieville Primary School offer ?
Prairieville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairieville Primary School part of?
Prairieville Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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