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Lake Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Elementary School a good school?

Lake Elementary School ranks 134 th of 666 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

134^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 666 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Saint Amant, Louisiana, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 893 students. The school is part of the Ascension Parish School District, which is ranked 12th out of 118 districts in Louisiana and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lake Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with a statewide ranking between 56 and 134 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on LEAP (Louisiana Educational Assessment Program) tests is exceptional, with the majority of grades and subject areas exceeding the Ascension Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Lake Elementary School's proficiency rates were 87% in ELA and 74% in Math, compared to the Ascension Parish averages of 83% and 77%, respectively, and the Louisiana state averages of 70% and 60%. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with several grade levels achieving proficiency rates above 90%.

Lake Elementary School's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby elementary schools in the Ascension Parish district, with higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, some schools like Prairieville Primary School and Galvez Primary School also demonstrate exceptional performance, with proficiency rates on par with or even exceeding Lake Elementary School in certain grade levels and subject areas. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Lake Elementary School's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

1,096

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,418

Per pupil spending ?

45.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14185 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774

(225) 391-6550

District: Ascension Parish

Students who attend Lake Elementary School usually attend:

High:

St. Amant High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

6.9%

African American:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (80% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Louisiana avg65%

Elementary school

134^th of 666

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

68^th of 447

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Louisiana Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 18Elementary Schools in the Ascension Parish

12^th of 118Ascension Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	79.3	134 of 666	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	83.7	100 of 675	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	79 of 730	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	84.4	101 of 727	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	106 of 729	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	85.3	85 of 731	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	81.3	76 of 728	89.6%	★★★★☆
2017	86.7	56 of 739	92.4%	★★★★★
2016	82.8	96 of 742	87.1%	★★★★☆
2015	87.0	66 of 792	91.7%	★★★★★
2014	81.7	107 of 777	86.2%	★★★★☆
2013	70.6	222 of 772	71.2%	★★★★☆
2012	72.1	220 of 764	71.2%	★★★★☆
2011	73.6	218 of 766	71.5%	★★★★☆
2010	74.0	213 of 736	71.1%	★★★★☆
2009	73.3	199 of 738	73.0%	★★★★☆
2008	73.7	189 of 743	74.6%	★★★★☆
2007	73.9	191 of 725	73.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	78.6	116 of 633	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	117 of 635	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	105 of 705	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	84.8	74 of 701	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	115 of 705	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	83.5	84 of 684	87.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	293 of 661	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.8	181 of 674	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	144 of 723	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	138 of 724	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	79.6	105 of 719	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	80.5	98 of 697	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	126 of 682	81.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	90 of 641	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.8	107 of 651	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	81 of 713	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	119 of 712	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	82.4	107 of 704	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	87.9	60 of 696	91.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	46 of 241	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	29 of 208	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.1	53 of 296	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	62 of 307	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	50 of 306	83.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	64.1	144 of 431	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.7	117 of 434	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	101 of 518	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	138 of 517	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	139 of 522	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	71.5	130 of 517	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	79.7	77 of 516	85.1%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	68 of 447	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	87.6	42 of 449	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	28 of 465	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	89.2	32 of 460	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	88.1	37 of 459	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	83.8	56 of 449	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	65 of 411	84.2%	★★★★☆
2017	85.8	42 of 437	90.4%	★★★★★
2016	82.6	60 of 435	86.2%	★★★★☆
2015	89.2	30 of 482	93.8%	★★★★★
2014	83.4	56 of 470	88.1%	★★★★☆
2013	72.5	116 of 457	74.6%	★★★★☆
2012	71.4	121 of 442	72.6%	★★★★☆
2011	78.4	77 of 412	81.3%	★★★★☆
2010	76.8	85 of 408	79.2%	★★★★☆
2009	76.2	85 of 425	80.0%	★★★★☆
2008	77.6	78 of 413	81.1%	★★★★☆
2007	82.6	44 of 396	88.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	99 of 344	71.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	82.7	57 of 415	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	86.2	46 of 415	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	90.7	22 of 444	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	11 of 441	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	84.7	47 of 441	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	80 of 418	80.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	55 of 155	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	98 of 437	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	98 of 444	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	90.3	27 of 459	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	86.2	41 of 458	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	83.5	55 of 455	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.5	74 of 430	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	48 of 403	88.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	52 of 414	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	47 of 426	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	24 of 443	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.2	29 of 442	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	85.0	56 of 442	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	85.0	49 of 418	88.3%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	3 of 21	85.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	87.0	9 of 168	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	80.6	17 of 210	91.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	75.8	56 of 316	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.1	51 of 320	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	32 of 352	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	38 of 362	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	62 of 358	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	90 of 350	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	64 of 338	81.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2025)86th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)81st percentile~ school

White (2025)67th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)56th percentile-24 vs school

Middle school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)87th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)86th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2025)86th percentile~ school

White (2025)82nd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)78th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2025)71st percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2025)65th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+17 vs state

Mathematics74%+14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, July 4, 2014

I have 3 children in that attend Lake Elementary (I also attended primary school there as a child). One is going to 5th grade and two are going to 2nd grade. My husband and I stay very involved with our children's schooling and so we really haven't had any problems with any staff. There will always be a teacher, office worker, etc. that you don't really connect with- that's at any school; however, the 6 years (pre-k) we've been dealing with Lake Elem. there have been by far way more positive experiences than disappointments. All of the teachers have been cooperative and understanding of any needs my children have had. This year (2014) was the start of the new CORE curriculum and I think the staff at Lake did a great job getting the kids on board and making the huge load down of education as entertaining & fun learning for the kids as possible. The school ranks high in the whole state of Louisiana and we have always been grateful to live in the school zone of Lake Elementary! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 1, 2010

This is by far the worst school I have ever been to. The staff are very unwelcoming, the old saying goes if you aren't in the click then you aren't in and that's how this school is run, from administration to the student body, not to mention the principal won't even return a phone call and teachers are hanging up on parents because we question a test and the answers. Our family relocated here and while looking for housing we were told that this area had the best school in the parish, however we are seeing that isn't so true, state testing doesn't define the school the people do and this school is awful, and we are trying to remove our children from this place asap. Close Quote

Schools Near Lake Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)						LEAP English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	14185 Hwy 431	Saint Amant	70774	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6550	1,096	80	13.6	45.5%	895 (81.7%)	65 (5.9%)	76 (6.9%)	8 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.4%)	79.3	134^th of 666 public elementary schools	79.9%		83.7	100^th of 675 public elementary schools	85.2%	34			57.0	68.0	65.0	74.0	80.0	90.0		93.0	86.0	91.0	87.0	$14,418
Galvez Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16093 Henderson Bayou Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6600	783	53	14.8	50.8%	449 (57.3%)	158 (20.2%)	114 (14.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.4%)	87.9	72^nd of 666 public elementary schools	89.2%		90.5	53^rd of 675 public elementary schools	92.1%	19	90.0	80.0	87.0			86.0	85.0	82.0	89.0				86.0	$13,503
Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	41469 LA Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7700	626	43	14.4	54.8%	289 (46.2%)	137 (21.9%)	160 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.2%)	77.2	157^th of 666 public elementary schools	76.4%		87	75^th of 675 public elementary schools	88.9%	82	77.0	79.0	71.0			76.0	73.0	82.0					79.0	$15,839
Lakeside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16500 LA Hwy 431	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7750	545	44	12.2	61.7%	335 (61.5%)	92 (16.9%)	72 (13.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.3%)	73.8	182^nd of 666 public elementary schools	72.7%		81.8	117^th of 675 public elementary schools	82.7%	65	77.0	73.0				73.0	70.0	82.0					78.0	$14,261
St. Amant Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	44365 Hwy 429	Saint Amant	70774	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7950	585	40	14.5	50.9%	463 (79.1%)	23 (3.9%)	62 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.3%)	89.9	53^rd of 666 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.2	64^th of 675 public elementary schools	90.5%	11	90.0		82.0			87.0	83.0	89.0					87.0	$14,474
Gonzales Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	521 North Burnside Avenue	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6700	455	38	11.9	73.8%	53 (11.6%)	289 (63.5%)	84 (18.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	68.8	226^th of 666 public elementary schools	66.1%		48.6	371^st of 675 public elementary schools	45.0%	145	77.0	74.0	61.0			71.0	70.0	73.0	79.0				73.0	$17,519
Pecan Grove Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7450	508	49	10.4	69.1%	77 (15.2%)	283 (55.7%)	119 (23.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	75.7	166^th of 666 public elementary schools	75.1%		70.5	214^th of 675 public elementary schools	68.3%	48	66.0	80.0	79.0			74.0	70.0	87.0					80.0	$16,017
Sugar Mill Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	39319 Germany Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 391-2100	644	48	13.4	55.7%	245 (38.0%)	190 (29.5%)	162 (25.2%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.7%)	74.1	173^rd of 666 public elementary schools	74.0%		71.2	206^th of 675 public elementary schools	69.5%	33	65.0	79.0	84.0			74.0	68.0	84.0					78.0	$15,811
Prairieville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40228 Parker Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7400	865	66	13.1	37.5%	565 (65.3%)	162 (18.7%)	78 (9.0%)	14 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.2%)	91.1	45^th of 666 public elementary schools	93.2%		91	49^th of 675 public elementary schools	92.7%	4	91.0	89.0	90.0			90.0		86.0	89.0				90.0	$14,326
G. W. Carver Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11310 Legacy Oaks Lane	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6800	487	44	10.9	71.7%	43 (8.8%)	307 (63.0%)	110 (22.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	53.4	339^th of 666 public elementary schools	49.1%		66.1	255^th of 675 public elementary schools	62.2%	84	63.0	64.0				67.0	65.0	70.0					73.0	$16,911

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Elementary School

Is Lake Elementary School a good school?

Lake Elementary School ranks 134^th of 666 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : St. Amant High School

How many students attend Lake Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,096 students attended Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Elementary School?

Students at Lake Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Lake Elementary School in?

Ascension Parish

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