Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dutchtown 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 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Dutchtown 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
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Dutchtown Primary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Dutchtown 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 Dutchtown Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
27%
41%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Dutchtown Primary School is ranked #50 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dutchtown Primary School?
603 students attend Dutchtown Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dutchtown Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutchtown Primary School?
Dutchtown Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dutchtown Primary School offer ?
Dutchtown Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dutchtown Primary School part of?
Dutchtown Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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The school is primarily focused on fundraising, discipline, and education and generally in that order. Any extra circular, art or music programs will be after school and out of pocket.
Review Dutchtown Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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