Excellent
#37 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 3% in state
Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Ascension Parish · St. Amant, LA
An Ascension Parish elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14185 Hwy 431, St. Amant, LA 70774
- Math 54% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Elementary School score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,466
Median home value
$243,600
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70774; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Church AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Galvez Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Central Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Lakeside Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 829 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #9 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Elementary School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Elementary School
Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Amant, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 893 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Elementary School
What grades does Lake Elementary School serve?
Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Elementary School rank in LA?
Lake Elementary School ranks #37 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Lake Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 893
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (225) 391-6550
- Area population (ZIP 70774)
- 10,093
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70774; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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