Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pecan Grove Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pecan Grove Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pecan Grove Primary School's student population of 660 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pecan Grove Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecan Grove Primary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
48%
41%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pecan Grove Primary School's ranking?
Pecan Grove Primary School is ranked #438 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pecan Grove Primary School often compared to?
Pecan Grove Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gonzales Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pecan Grove Primary School?
660 students attend Pecan Grove Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pecan Grove Primary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecan Grove Primary School?
Pecan Grove Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecan Grove Primary School offer ?
Pecan Grove Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pecan Grove Primary School part of?
Pecan Grove Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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