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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Student Attention
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
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Green and Gold
School Motto
Excellence. Ascending Together.
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
64%
42%
White
12%
41%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
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 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
5 10/10/2025
Gonzales Primary has great staff that strives to work with me in order to provide my children with an excellent, well rounded education.
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