At a glance
Reported students
865
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615.5
Prairieville Primary School: 865 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
13.1:1 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
- 805
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23:1
What the reported data says about Prairieville Primary School
Prairieville Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Prairieville. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ascension Parish. NCES reports 865 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, 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 (65.3%) and Black (18.7%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 Prairieville Primary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.97 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White65.3%
- Hispanic9%
- Black18.7%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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.
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
Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,096 reported students
Public schools near Prairieville Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Mill Primary Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 644 | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Grove Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 725 | 2.7 mi |
| Galvez Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 783 | 2.8 mi |
| Bullion Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 586 | 3.2 mi |
| Central Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 626 | 3.5 mi |
| Duplessis Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 539 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairieville Primary School
What grades does Prairieville Primary School serve?
Prairieville Primary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ascension Parish.
How many students attend Prairieville Primary School?
Prairieville Primary School reported 865 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 805 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairieville Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 865 students and 65.97 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 Prairieville Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairieville Primary 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 Prairieville Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.5% 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 Prairieville Primary School in?
Prairieville Primary 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 Prairieville Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sugar Mill Primary (2.4 mi), Oak Grove Primary School (2.7 mi), Galvez Primary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.