DONALDSONVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Donaldsonville Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Donaldsonville, LA with about 449 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Donaldsonville Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Donaldsonville Primary School, located in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ascension Parish School Board district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to establish a strong educational base that prepares children for success as they transition into higher elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, historic community of Donaldsonville. As part of a larger district-wide system, it benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Ascension Parish schools while maintaining a localized approach to student engagement. Faculty and staff prioritize building collaborative relationships with families, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation, school pride, and a commitment to lifelong learning within the local community.

For more information, contact Donaldsonville Primary School at (225) 391-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

38210 Hwy 3089
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
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DONALDSONVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Donaldsonville, LA with about 449 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ascension Parish
Total Students:
449
Teachers:
41.09
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 449 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DONALDSONVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.1%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.