LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Lakeside Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Prairieville, LA with about 668 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 36 teachers, Lakeside 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.

Lakeside Primary School, located in Prairieville, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Ascension Parish School District. Situated along LA Highway 431, the school is part of a rapidly growing community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing foundational education in a suburban, family-oriented environment. The school typically focuses on early childhood and primary education, fostering a learning atmosphere designed to build core academic skills while supporting the social and emotional development of young learners.

As a representative institution within Ascension Parish—a district frequently recognized for its academic standards—Lakeside Primary emphasizes community involvement and a structured curriculum. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Prairieville area, working to create a safe and collaborative environment where students can transition successfully through their formative school years. With its focus on rigorous instruction and student engagement, the school plays a vital role in preparing its pupils for future academic success as they move on to upper-level elementary and middle schools.

For more information, contact Lakeside Primary School at (225) 391-7750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16500 LA Hwy 431
Prairieville, LA 70769
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LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prairieville, LA with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ascension Parish
Total Students:
668
Teachers:
36.74
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
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 668 students

White
66.8%
Black or African American
18.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.