Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairieville 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 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- 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 833 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairieville 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 Prairieville Primary School is 0.51, 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
#54 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
18%
42%
White
67%
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
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #54 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
833 students attend Prairieville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Prairieville Primary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairieville Primary School offer ?
Prairieville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairieville Primary School part of?
Prairieville Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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