G. W. Carver Primary School

11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737

678 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

G. W. Carver Primary School, located at 11310 Legacy Oaks Lane in Gonzales, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Ascension Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the foundational years of education, typically catering to early childhood and primary-grade students. The school is situated in a growing residential area of Gonzales, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-based education for families in the region.

The school is characterized by a student-centered approach designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and numeracy alongside a supportive learning environment, G. W. Carver aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into higher elementary grades. As part of the highly regarded Ascension Parish school system, the institution generally benefits from district-wide resources, standardized curriculum goals, and an active parent-teacher community focused on student achievement.

678

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G. W. Carver Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	126
Black	409
Asian	5
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

Black
409 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
126 (18.6 %)
White
101 (14.9 %)
Two or More
36 (5.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-6800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G. W. Carver Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G. W. Carver Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	47.1%
Male	359	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)