Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spanish Lake Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spanish Lake Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Spanish Lake Primary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Spanish Lake Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Lake Primary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
27%
41%
White
51%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spanish Lake Primary School's ranking?
Spanish Lake Primary School is ranked #62 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Spanish Lake Primary School often compared to?
Spanish Lake Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutchtown Primary School, G. W. Carver Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Spanish Lake Primary School?
556 students attend Spanish Lake Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Spanish Lake Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Lake Primary School?
Spanish Lake Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spanish Lake Primary School offer ?
Spanish Lake Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spanish Lake Primary School part of?
Spanish Lake Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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