Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prien Lake Elementary 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 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prien Lake Elementary 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
Prien Lake Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Motto
Inspired to Belong, Learn, and Lead to Succeed
School Rankings
Prien Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prien Lake Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#32 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
26%
42%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prien Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Prien Lake Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Prien Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Prien Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. John Elementary School, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Prien Lake Elementary School?
639 students attend Prien Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Prien Lake Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prien Lake Elementary School?
Prien Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prien Lake Elementary School offer ?
Prien Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prien Lake Elementary School part of?
Prien Lake Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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