Excellent
#56 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 4% in state
Prairieville Primary School
Elementary School · Ascension Parish · Prairieville, LA
An Ascension Parish elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40228 Parker Road, Prairieville, LA 70769
- Math 72% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairieville Primary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Prairieville Primary 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 19Car-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
$114,707
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70769; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Mill PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Galvez Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Bullion Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 655 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Prairieville Primary School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairieville Primary School
Prairieville Primary School is a public elementary school in Prairieville, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 870 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairieville Primary School
What grades does Prairieville Primary School serve?
Prairieville Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairieville Primary School?
Prairieville Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieville Primary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairieville Primary School rank in LA?
Prairieville Primary School ranks #56 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Prairieville Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairieville Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Prairieville Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairieville Primary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairieville Primary School a charter school?
No, Prairieville Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairieville Primary School a Title I school?
No, Prairieville Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairieville Primary School?
37.4% of students at Prairieville Primary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (225) 391-7400
- Area population (ZIP 70769)
- 48,074
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 70769; 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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