Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prien Lake Elementary 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 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 42% 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: 703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Prien Lake Elementary 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 Prien Lake Elementary 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Prien Lake Elementary School?
703 students attend Prien Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Prien Lake Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prien Lake Elementary School?
Prien Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prien Lake Elementary School offer ?
Prien Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prien Lake Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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