Spanish Lake Primary School

Summary:

Spanish Lake Primary School is an exceptional elementary school located in Geismar, Louisiana, serving 540 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Ascension Parish school district.

Spanish Lake Primary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with 85-91% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 92% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 87% in Ascension Parish and 70% statewide. Spanish Lake Primary School's diverse student population, including strong performance across subgroups like male students, African American students, and students with disabilities, is a testament to the school's commitment to equity and excellence.

While Spanish Lake Primary School's overall academic performance is exceptional, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students, while still strong, is relatively lower compared to other subgroups. This suggests an opportunity for the school to focus on addressing the unique needs of this student population. Interestingly, Spanish Lake Primary School's academic performance is significantly stronger than many nearby schools in the Ascension Parish district, such as Gonzales Primary School and G.W. Carver Primary School, but some nearby schools, like Prairieville Primary, Bullion Primary, and Bluff Ridge Primary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13323 Bluff Road
       Geismar, LA  70734


(225) 391-7650

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,497 Help


Students who attend Spanish Lake Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dutchtown Middle School
High:    Dutchtown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
African American:
26.4%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Compare Details Spanish Lake Primary School ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 6th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spanish Lake Primary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), African American (26.4%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spanish Lake Primary School is 13.1. 10 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spanish Lake Primary School is $13,497. 12 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spanish Lake Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spanish Lake Primary School 54th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Spanish Lake Primary School in the ranking list.)

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Ascension Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascension Parish 11th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spanish Lake Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 76.39 179th 766 76.6%
2012 80.96 118th 764 84.6%
2013 79.64 116th 772 85.0%
2014 81.50 109th 777 86.0%
2015 85.18 77th 792 90.3%
2016 81.32 117th 742 84.2%
2017 82.56 94th 739 87.3%
2018 78.29 92nd 728 87.4%
2019 84.61 92nd 731 87.4%
2021 89.37 59th 729 91.9%
2022 90.04 53rd 727 92.7%
2023 91.13 46th 730 93.7%
2024 90.28 54th 675 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.81 9th 333 97.3%
2022 70.19 73rd 307 76.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.39 251st 682 63.2%
2019 65.96 250th 697 64.1%
2021 66.30 237th 719 67.0%
2022 72.20 172nd 724 76.2%
2023 77.89 123rd 723 83.0%
2024 78.81 122nd 674 81.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.98 122nd 684 82.2%
2021 85.63 76th 705 89.2%
2022 82.36 100th 701 85.7%
2023 83.40 84th 705 88.1%
2024 85.89 72nd 635 88.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.72 24th 281 91.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.73 15th 26 42.3%
2021 21.41 26th 29 10.3%
2022 58.79 13th 30 56.7%
2023 52.51 16th 30 46.7%
2024 86.75 2nd 21 90.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.52 88th 696 87.4%
2021 89.84 48th 704 93.2%
2022 93.16 30th 712 95.8%
2023 92.80 28th 713 96.1%
2024 88.67 49th 651 92.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.90 69th 547 87.4%
2019 75.41 113th 559 79.8%
2021 76.69 85th 564 84.9%
2022 87.24 43rd 562 92.3%
2023 87.26 48th 570 91.6%
2024 86.81 43rd 509 91.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.62 95th 190 50.0%
2021 46.08 117th 202 42.1%
2022 60.90 85th 220 61.4%
2023 79.65 36th 233 84.5%
2024 85.73 16th 189 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Spanish Lake Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.18 61st 516 88.2%
2019 80.05 72nd 517 86.1%
2021 89.63 33rd 522 93.7%
2022 92.75 20th 517 96.1%
2023 92.23 20th 518 96.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, February 5, 2015

Open Quote My two boys and I recently moved to Ascension Parish going on two months now! We had began the year in Tangipahoa Parish (which is also a great school district) However; it doesn't follow the Common Core curriculum. My five year old is in love with his new school! I'd be LIEING if I didn't say he was a little bit overwhelmed coming into a different town, different teacher, new rules, & new curriculum... But in Kindergarten they don't overload your child with homework, they actually work WITH your child, yes.... Real teaching reinforced by our help as parents, this is an amazing school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spanish Lake Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 506 171 19 32 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2011 543 178 22 24 4 0 9 0 780
2012 524 169 21 28 4 0 13 0 759
2013 508 170 22 35 6 0 20 0 761
2014 553 180 21 26 5 0 24 0 809
2015 585 191 18 27 6 0 28 0 855
2016 584 155 13 31 6 0 27 0 816
2017 578 161 22 39 4 1 28 0 833
2018 592 152 23 56 1 1 25 0 850
2019 563 159 20 66 1 1 32 0 842
2020 589 173 23 81 3 0 44 0 913
2021 313 130 14 60 1 0 24 0 542
2022 297 154 19 63 1 0 24 0 558
2023 285 133 17 82 1 0 22 0 540
2024 285 147 18 81 1 0 24 0 556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spanish Lake Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 728 45.0 16.1 33.2
2011 780 51.0 15.2 32.4
2012 759 48.5 15.6 36
2013 761 48.0 15.8 36
2014 809 44.0 18.3 28.3
2015 855 51.0 16.7 28.2
2016 816 53.0 15.3 29.3
2017 833 46.4 17.9 29.5
2018 850 44.2 19.2 26.2
2019 842 42.0 20.0 28.4
2020 913 42.0 21.7 30
2021 542 29.5 18.3 31.4
2022 558 31.0 18.0 25.6
2023 540 34.8 15.5 40.9
2024 556 42.4 13.1 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spanish Lake Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 728 45.0 16.1 33.2
2011 780 51.0 15.2 32.4
2012 759 48.5 15.6 36
2013 761 48.0 15.8 36
2014 809 44.0 18.3 28.3
2015 855 51.0 16.7 28.2
2016 816 53.0 15.3 29.3
2017 833 46.4 17.9 29.5
2018 850 44.2 19.2 26.2
2019 842 42.0 20.0 28.4
2020 913 42.0 21.7 30
2021 542 29.5 18.3 31.4
2022 558 31.0 18.0 25.6
2023 540 34.8 15.5 40.9
2024 556 42.4 13.1 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spanish Lake Primary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,965
2018 $10,661
2019 $10,384
2020 $9,906
2021 $13,202
2022 $13,497

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Lake Primary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 730 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spanish Lake Primary School)8389
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)7978
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Lake Primary School)8388
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)8079
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Spanish Lake Primary School)5467
 13%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)5963
 4%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spanish Lake Primary School)9387
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)8381
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Lake Primary School)8784
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)8382
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Spanish Lake Primary School)7180
 9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)6968
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spanish Lake Primary School)9192
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)7978
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Lake Primary School)8993
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)8583
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Spanish Lake Primary School)7675
 1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)7466
 8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students842540
 35.9%
African American159133
 16.4%
American Indian11
Asian2017
 15%
Hispanic6682
 24.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White563285
 49.4%
Two or More Races3222
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.4%40.9%
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish Lake Primary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 556 students attended Spanish Lake Primary School.

Students who attend Spanish Lake Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dutchtown Middle School
High : Dutchtown High School

Students at Spanish Lake Primary School are 51% White, 26% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes. Spanish Lake Primary School ranks in the top 8.0% of Louisiana elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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