Donaldsonville Primary School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donaldsonville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Donaldsonville Primary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Donaldsonville Primary School is 0.21, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
383 students attend Donaldsonville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Donaldsonville Primary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donaldsonville Primary School?
Donaldsonville Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donaldsonville Primary School offer ?
Donaldsonville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donaldsonville Primary School part of?
Donaldsonville Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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