Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gonzales Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gonzales Primary School serves the north part of Gonzales, LA, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most living within 1.3 miles of its edges.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gonzales Primary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Gonzales 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 Gonzales 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
#713 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
12%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonzales Primary School's ranking?
Gonzales Primary School is ranked #713 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Gonzales Primary School often compared to?
Gonzales Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G. W. Carver Primary School, Dutchtown Primary School, Pecan Grove Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Gonzales Primary School?
455 students attend Gonzales Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gonzales Primary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gonzales Primary School?
Gonzales Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gonzales Primary School offer ?
Gonzales Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gonzales Primary School part of?
Gonzales Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
School Reviews
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