Donaldsonville Primary School
Tel:
(225) 391-7600
Donaldsonville Primary School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Donaldsonville Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Donaldsonville Primary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Donaldsonville Primary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 97% | 43% |
| White | 1% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ascension Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Donaldsonville Primary School is Donaldsonville High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lowery Middle School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lowery Elementary School (3.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Geismar Donaldsonville High School Grades: 9-12 | 455 students
2.5 miles
100 Tiger Drive
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7900 2.5 9-12 455 - Donaldsonville Lowery Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 338 students
3.9 miles
2389-b Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7500 3.9 3-5 338 - Donaldsonville Lowery Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 338 students
3.9 miles
2389-a Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550 3.9 6-8 338 - Saint James Fifth Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 123 students
4.5 miles
8184 Villavaso Street
Saint James, LA 70086
(225) 258-4682 4.5 PK-6 123 - Belle Rose Belle Rose Primary School Grades: PK-4 | 249 students
5.1 miles
7100 Hwy 308
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(225) 473-7706 5.1 PK-4 249
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