Donaldsonville Primary School

38210 Hwy 3089
Geismar, LA 70734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Donaldsonville Primary School serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Donaldsonville Primary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Donaldsonville Primary School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
92%
42%
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White
3%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Donaldsonville Primary School often compared to?
Donaldsonville Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutchtown Primary School, Duplessis Primary School, Spanish Lake Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donaldsonville Primary School?
443 students attend Donaldsonville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Donaldsonville Primary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donaldsonville Primary School?
Donaldsonville Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donaldsonville Primary School offer ?
Donaldsonville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Donaldsonville Primary School part of?
Donaldsonville Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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