PRAIRIEVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Prairieville Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Prairieville, LA with about 926 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Prairieville Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Prairieville Primary School at (225) 391-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

40228 Parker Road
Prairieville, LA 70769
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PRAIRIEVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prairieville, LA with about 926 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ascension Parish
Total Students:
926
Teachers:
51.04
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 926 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIEVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.5%
Black or African American
17.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.