Prairieville Primary School

40228 Parker Road
Prairieville, LA 70769

865 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prairieville Primary School, located at 40228 Parker Road in Prairieville, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ascension Parish School System. Catering to the youngest learners in the community, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes early childhood development, literacy, and foundational numeracy skills. The school is deeply integrated into the rapidly growing Prairieville area, functioning as a primary hub for families transitioning their children into the public school system.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Prairieville Primary is known for its commitment to fostering a positive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to build a strong educational baseline for students in grades PK–2, utilizing district-aligned resources to ensure academic readiness for later elementary years. As a staple of the local community, the school emphasizes open communication between educators and parents to support the holistic development of its students during their most formative years.

865

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairieville Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	78
Black	162
Asian	14
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
565 (65.3%)
Black
162 (18.7%)
Hispanic
78 (9.0%)
Two or More
45 (5.2%)
Asian
14 (1.6%)
American Indian
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)391-7400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 24

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairieville Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	133
Grade 1	155
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	146
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairieville Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	452	52.3%
Male	413	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)