CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Central Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Gonzales, LA with about 794 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 45 teachers, Central Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Central Primary School, located at 41469 LA Hwy 621 in Gonzales, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ascension Parish School District. Situated in a growing suburban community, the school focuses on the academic and social development of students in their early elementary years. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills, while also prioritizing the transition of young learners into a structured academic setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central Primary is integrated into the broader Gonzales community, reflecting the values of the surrounding Ascension Parish area. The school typically places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership to enhance the student experience. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and early childhood enrichment activities, Central Primary School aims to lay a solid educational groundwork, preparing its students for success as they move forward to upper elementary grades.

For more information, contact Central Primary School at (225) 391-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

41469 LA Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
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CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gonzales, LA with about 794 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ascension Parish
Total Students:
794
Teachers:
45.5
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 794 students

White
60.2%
Hispanic/Latino
19.3%
Black or African American
15.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.