St. Amant Primary School

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

St. Amant Primary School, located at 44365 Hwy 429 in St. Amant, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Ascension Parish School Board district. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels, typically bridging the gap between early childhood education and middle school. As part of a larger community known for its strong emphasis on local identity and school pride, St. Amant Primary plays a vital role in the academic and social development of young learners in the area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, leveraging the resources of the Ascension Parish school system to support a rigorous curriculum and a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in this region, St. Amant Primary emphasizes community involvement and the development of core academic skills, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades. Its location along Highway 429 places it centrally within the community, making it a focal point for families residing in the St. Amant area.

585

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Amant Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	62
Black	23
Two or More	37

White
463 (79.1%)
Hispanic
62 (10.6%)
Two or More
37 (6.3%)
Black
23 (3.9%)

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)391-7950
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 87

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for St. Amant Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for St. Amant Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	43.6%
Male	330	56.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)