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St. Amant Primary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

53^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 666 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

St. Amant Primary School is a public elementary school serving 600 students in grades PK-5 in the Ascension Parish school district in Saint Amant, Louisiana. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

St. Amant Primary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the Ascension Parish and Louisiana state averages in LEAP test scores for Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 87% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics and ELA, compared to 77% and 70% for Ascension Parish and Louisiana, respectively. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, often placing in the top 25-30 schools in Louisiana for male students, white students, and students with special needs.

While St. Amant Primary School's academic achievements are impressive, the school faces some challenges, such as a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.3% in 2022-2023 to 24.6% in 2023-2024, which is still better than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.91% to 52.22% over the past few years. Nearby schools, such as Galvez Primary School and Lake Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and rankings, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the Ascension Parish district.

585

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,474

Per pupil spending ?

50.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

44365 Hwy 429
Saint Amant, LA 70774

(225) 391-7950

District: Ascension Parish

Students who attend St. Amant Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	St. Amant Middle School
High:	St. Amant High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (87% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Louisiana elementary schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg80%

Louisiana avg65%

53^rd of 666

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	53 of 666	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	64 of 675	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.0	40 of 730	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	87.0	74 of 727	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	84.5	102 of 729	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	86.1	80 of 731	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	114 of 728	84.3%	★★★★☆
2017	84.3	73 of 739	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	82.3	103 of 742	86.1%	★★★★☆
2015	83.5	86 of 792	89.1%	★★★★☆
2014	78.6	135 of 777	82.6%	★★★★☆
2013	80.0	110 of 772	85.8%	★★★★☆
2012	76.5	170 of 764	77.7%	★★★★☆
2011	70.4	248 of 766	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.4	341 of 736	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.4	293 of 738	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.9	285 of 743	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.8	182 of 725	74.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	87.9	20 of 281	92.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	77 of 633	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	94 of 635	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	40 of 705	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.0	70 of 701	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	85.2	81 of 705	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	83.7	80 of 684	88.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	122 of 207	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.2	70 of 189	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.9	48 of 233	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	40 of 220	81.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	83.6	81 of 661	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	91 of 674	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	72 of 723	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.0	96 of 724	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	114 of 719	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	86.6	55 of 697	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	77.1	141 of 682	79.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	28 of 641	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	48 of 651	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	37 of 713	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	86.3	72 of 712	89.9%	★★★★★
2021	78.6	136 of 704	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	79.4	135 of 696	80.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	86.5	23 of 241	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	80.1	26 of 208	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.7	22 of 296	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	87.4	29 of 307	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	56.0	122 of 306	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.0	39 of 333	88.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	78.9	71 of 431	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	51 of 434	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	44 of 518	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	77.5	93 of 517	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	125 of 522	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	106 of 517	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.2	152 of 516	70.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)96th percentile+4 vs school

Disabled (2018)93rd percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2025)90th percentile~ school

Female (2025)88th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)84th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)41st percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+27 vs state

English Language Arts87%+17 vs state

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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 6th 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
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
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
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
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
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
Sorrento Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	42111 North City Parc Drive	Sorrento	70778	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6900	638	48	13.3	64.6%	257 (40.3%)	278 (43.6%)	61 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.0%)	86.2	81^st of 666 public elementary schools	87.8%		86.1	88^th of 675 public elementary schools	87.0%	7	80.0	89.0	80.0				83.0	79.0	87.0					85.0	$16,128
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
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
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
French Settlement Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15810 LA Highway 16	French Settlement	70733	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 698-6848	530	34	15.7	64.7%	479 (90.4%)	7 (1.3%)	23 (4.3%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	73.8	183^rd of 666 public elementary schools	72.5%		77.3	157^th of 675 public elementary schools	76.7%	26	74.0	79.0	72.0	72.0			74.0	59.0	82.0		93.0			78.0	$12,748

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Amant Primary School

What is the racial makeup of St. Amant Primary School?

Students at St. Amant Primary School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is St. Amant Primary School a good school?

Yes. St. Amant Primary School ranks in the top 8.0% of Louisiana elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of St. Amant Primary School attend?

Students who attend St. Amant Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. Amant Middle School
High : St. Amant High School

What district is St. Amant Primary School in?

Ascension Parish

How many students attend St. Amant Primary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 585 students attended St. Amant Primary School.

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