Serving 496 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 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gonzales Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gonzales Primary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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 0.60, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Dutchtown Primary School, G. W. Carver 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?
496 students attend Gonzales Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gonzales Primary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 5% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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