DUPLESSIS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Duplessis Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Gonzales, LA with about 727 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Duplessis Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Duplessis Primary School is a public elementary school located in Gonzales, Louisiana, serving students within the Ascension Parish Public Schools district. Situated on Highway 621, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the early grades, typically encompassing Pre-Kindergarten through second grade. As part of a growing school district, Duplessis Primary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development during these critical early formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Gonzales community, reflecting the district’s dedication to student-centered instruction and community engagement. By utilizing a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching strategies, Duplessis Primary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher elementary levels. Parents and guardians are generally encouraged to participate in school activities, helping to cultivate a tight-knit educational culture that prioritizes student achievement and well-being.

For more information, contact Duplessis Primary School at (225) 391-6650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
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DUPLESSIS PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gonzales, LA with about 727 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ascension Parish
Total Students:
727
Teachers:
43.5
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 727 students

White
51.0%
Black or African American
34.1%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.