Serving 703 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 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (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 703 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Prien Lake Elementary 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 Prien Lake Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#39 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
24%
41%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prien Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Prien Lake Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 1,251 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
703 students attend Prien Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Prien Lake Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prien Lake Elementary School?
Prien Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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