Lake Elementary School

1,096 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lake Elementary School, located at 14185 Hwy 431 in St. Amant, Louisiana, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Ascension Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Lake Elementary aims to provide its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its academic mission, Lake Elementary is often recognized for being an integral part of the close-knit St. Amant community. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and community members to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Through various school programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, Lake Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.

1,096

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	895
Hispanic	76
Black	65
Asian	8
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
895 (81.7%)
Hispanic
76 (6.9%)
Black
65 (5.9%)
Two or More
48 (4.4%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)391-6550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,096
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 19

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 173

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 187

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	107
Grade 6	173
Grade 7	166
Grade 8	187

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	566	51.6%
Male	530	48.4%

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