Dutchtown Primary School
Tel:
(225)391-7850
- Dutchtown Primary School serves 834 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 91% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Dutchtown Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dutchtown Primary School's student population of 834 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 834 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dutchtown Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dutchtown Primary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #92 out of 1,277 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 21% | 44% |
| White | 68% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ascension Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dutchtown Primary School is Dutchtown High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dutchtown Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dutchtown Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Geismar Dutchtown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 871 students
0.0 miles
13078 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225)391-7800 0.0 6-8 871 - Geismar Dutchtown High School Grades: 9-12 | 2265 students
0.1 miles
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225)391-6200 0.1 9-12 2265 - Gonzales Duplessis Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 758 students
1.2 miles
38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6650 1.2 PK-5 758 - Geismar Spanish Lake Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 833 students
1.2 miles
13323 Bluff Road
Geismar, LA 70734
(225)391-7650 1.2 PK-5 833 - Prairieville Prairieville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 920 students
3.5 miles
16200 Hwy 930
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225)391-6300 3.5 6-8 920
School Reviews
| 2 The school is primarily focused on fundraising, discipline, and education and generally in that order. Any extra circular, art or music programs will be after school and out of pocket. - Posted by Parent - Queen |
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