Serving 829 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeside Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Lakeside 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
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Lakeside Primary School's student population of 829 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
Lakeside Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Primary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
17%
41%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lakeside Primary School's ranking?
Lakeside Primary School is ranked #179 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lakeside Primary School often compared to?
Lakeside Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galvez Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Primary School?
829 students attend Lakeside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lakeside Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Primary School offer ?
Lakeside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Primary School part of?
Lakeside Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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