GONZALES PRIMARY SCHOOL
Gonzales Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Gonzales, LA with about 473 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Gonzales Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Gonzales Primary School, located at 521 North Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ascension Parish School District. Catering to early childhood and primary-level students, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills. The school plays a central role in the local community by providing a structured setting where young students can develop the academic and behavioral habits necessary for success in their future schooling.
As part of the broader Ascension Parish system, Gonzales Primary benefits from the district’s focus on high academic standards and professional development for its faculty. The school's location in the heart of Gonzales makes it a focal point for local families, often serving as a hub for community engagement and early childhood advocacy. Through a curriculum designed to meet the unique developmental needs of primary-age children, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.
For more information, contact Gonzales Primary School at (225) 391-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700
GONZALES PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gonzales, LA with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ascension Parish
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 33.07
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 473 students
- Black or African American
- 56.7%
- White
- 19.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.