At a glance
Reported students
1,096
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615.5
Lake Elementary School: 1,096 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 889
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Lake Elementary School
Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in St. Amant. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ascension Parish. NCES reports 1,096 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.7%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ascension Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prairieville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
865 reported students
Galvez Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
783 reported students
Oak Grove Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
725 reported students
Bluff Ridge Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
677 reported students
Sugar Mill Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 reported students
Sorrento Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Public schools near Lake Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvez Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 783 | 2.1 mi |
| Central Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 626 | 2.3 mi |
| Lakeside Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 545 | 2.9 mi |
| St. Amant Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 585 | 3.7 mi |
| Gonzales Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 455 | 4 mi |
| Pecan Grove Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 508 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Elementary School
What grades does Lake Elementary School serve?
Lake Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ascension Parish.
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School reported 1,096 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 889 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 1,096 students and 80.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ascension Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Elementary School in?
Lake Elementary School is part of Ascension Parish, based in Donaldsonville, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Galvez Primary School (2.1 mi), Central Primary School (2.3 mi), Lakeside Primary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.