At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
534
Freshwater Elementary School: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
12.2:1 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
- 329
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Freshwater Elementary School
Freshwater Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Denham Springs. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Livingston Parish. NCES reports 370 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 (54.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Freshwater Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.23 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.32
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White54.1%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black18.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Livingston Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Seventh Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
382 reported students
Juban Parc Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Albany Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–04
320 reported students
Frost School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
314 reported students
Eastside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
Northside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
Public schools near Freshwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Parish | PK–05 | 466 | 0.6 mi |
| Denham Springs Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Parish | PK–05 | 678 | 1.4 mi |
| Eastside Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Parish | PK–05 | 439 | 1.5 mi |
| Bellingrath Hills Elementary School Elementary · Central Community School District | PK–KG | 378 | 3.2 mi |
| Southside Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Parish | PK–05 | 534 | 3.5 mi |
| Lewis Vincent Elementary School Elementary · Livingston Parish | PK–05 | 487 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Freshwater Elementary School
What grades does Freshwater Elementary School serve?
Freshwater Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Livingston Parish.
How many students attend Freshwater Elementary School?
Freshwater Elementary School reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Freshwater Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 370 students and 30.23 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 Freshwater Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Freshwater Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Livingston Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Freshwater Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Freshwater Elementary School in?
Freshwater Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish, based in Livingston, LA, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Freshwater Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northside Elementary School (0.6 mi), Denham Springs Elementary School (1.4 mi), Eastside Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.