G. W. Carver Primary School
- G. W. Carver Primary School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (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 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- G. W. Carver Primary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- G. W. Carver Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of G. W. Carver Primary School is 0.54, 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 | #367 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 6% |
| Black | 64% | 44% |
| White | 19% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 G. W. Carver Primary School is East Ascension High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gonzales Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gonzales Primary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gonzales Gonzales Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
0.7 miles
521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6700 0.7 PK-5 465 - Gonzales East Ascension High School Grades: 9-12 | 1820 students
1.4 miles
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6100 1.4 9-12 1820 - Gonzales Pecan Grove Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
1.4 miles
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-7450 1.4 PK-5 552 - Gonzales Gonzales Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
2.0 miles
1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6450 2.0 6-8 656 - Gonzales Central Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 815 students
2.2 miles
41469 La Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-7700 2.2 PK-5 815
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