Gonzales Primary School
- Gonzales Primary School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Gonzales Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gonzales Primary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 465 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gonzales Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gonzales Primary School is 0.58, 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 | #611 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 6% |
| Black | 59% | 44% |
| White | 20% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 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 Gonzales Primary School is East Ascension High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gonzales Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is G. W. Carver Primary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gonzales G. W. Carver Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
0.7 miles
11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6800 0.7 PK-5 526 - Gonzales Pecan Grove Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
0.7 miles
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-7450 0.7 PK-5 552 - Gonzales East Ascension High School Grades: 9-12 | 1820 students
0.8 miles
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6100 0.8 9-12 1820 - Gonzales Gonzales Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
1.6 miles
1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6450 1.6 6-8 656 - Gonzales Central Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 815 students
2.6 miles
41469 La Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-7700 2.6 PK-5 815
School Reviews
| 5 Gonzales Primary has great staff that strives to work with me in order to provide my children with an excellent, well rounded education. - Posted by Parent - Mlbt7 |
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