Serving 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Galvez Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Galvez Primary School serves the northern part of Prairieville, LA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 1.6 miles and the furthest edge located 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galvez Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Galvez Primary School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Galvez Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galvez Primary School is 0.61, 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
#124 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)8.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Kelly Green and White
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galvez Primary School's ranking?
Galvez Primary School is ranked #124 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Galvez Primary School often compared to?
Galvez Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Primary School, St. Amant Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Galvez Primary School?
783 students attend Galvez Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Galvez Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galvez Primary School?
Galvez Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galvez Primary School offer ?
Galvez Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galvez Primary School part of?
Galvez Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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