GONZALES EL

GONZALES ISD
1600 ST ANDREWS ST
GONZALES, TX 78629
537 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Gonzales East Avenue Primary, located at 1615 St. Louis in Gonzales, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the critical early developmental years of childhood, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. The school is part of the Gonzales Independent School District and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where young students can build the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for their future success in higher grade levels.

The school environment at East Avenue Primary is centered on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and early literacy. By emphasizing small-group instruction and foundational learning, the staff works to accommodate the diverse needs of its young learners. The school remains an integral part of the Gonzales community, acting as a gateway for families entering the public school system and prioritizing the establishment of a strong educational base for the children of the Gonzales area.
537
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    366 (68.2 %)
  • White
    123 (22.9 %)
  • Black
    39 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GONZALES ISD
Phone: (830)672-2826
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 335
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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
Kindergarten 155
Grade 1 184
Grade 2 198
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GONZALES NORTH AVENUE
GONZALES ISD
549 Students
1032 ST JOSEPH ST
GONZALES, TX 78629 (1.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th