Oak Grove Primary School

17550 Old Jefferson Hwy
Prairieville, LA 70769

725 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Grove Primary School, located at 17550 Old Jefferson Hwy in Prairieville, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving the Ascension Parish School District. Catering to early childhood and primary-level students, the school is deeply integrated into the rapidly growing Prairieville community. It is well-regarded for providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of young learners.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Oak Grove Primary aims to build a solid academic base while promoting social-emotional growth. As part of the larger Ascension Parish school system—frequently recognized as one of the top-performing districts in Louisiana—Oak Grove benefits from robust administrative support and a community-focused culture that prioritizes student engagement and preparation for future academic success.

725

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Grove Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	120
Black	84
Asian	16
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
464 (64.0%)
Hispanic
120 (16.6%)
Black
84 (11.6%)
Two or More
38 (5.2%)
Asian
16 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-6750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 126