Central Primary School

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

474

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	91
Black	71
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
284 (59.9 %)
Hispanic
91 (19.2 %)
Black
71 (15.0 %)
Two or More
27 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)391-7700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 25

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	49.4%
Male	240	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)