Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G. W. Carver Primary School ranks in the bottom 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 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: G. W. Carver Primary School serves the northwest part of Gonzales, LA, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. W. Carver Primary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing the Future Every Bulldog Every Day
School Rankings
G. W. Carver Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G. W. Carver Primary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. W. Carver Primary School's ranking?
G. W. Carver Primary School is ranked #636 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are G. W. Carver Primary School often compared to?
G. W. Carver Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gonzales Primary School, Central Primary School, Spanish Lake Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend G. W. Carver Primary School?
487 students attend G. W. Carver Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of G. W. Carver Primary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G. W. Carver Primary School?
G. W. Carver Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does G. W. Carver Primary School offer ?
G. W. Carver Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is G. W. Carver Primary School part of?
G. W. Carver Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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