- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gonzales, LA
Duplessis Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Duplessis Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009001540
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duplessis Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Duplessis Primary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duplessis Primary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Gonzales, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009001540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Duplessis Primary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220009001540 · Gonzales, LA Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 13.5:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Duplessis Primary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Duplessis Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school 539
Duplessis Primary School
539 students
What this shows Duplessis Primary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duplessis Primary School compares
Duplessis Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.5%
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Duplessis Primary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duplessis Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duplessis Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Gonzales
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Primary School
Standard public school
626 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Pecan Grove Primary School
Standard public school
508 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
G. W. Carver Primary School
Standard public school
487 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Gonzales Primary School
Standard public school
455 students 12:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duplessis Primary School
How many students attend Duplessis Primary School?
Duplessis Primary School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gonzales, LA. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duplessis Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duplessis Primary School is 13.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duplessis Primary School?
51.6% of students at Duplessis Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duplessis Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Duplessis Primary School is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Gonzales, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duplessis Primary School?
Duplessis Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duplessis Primary School rank among schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Duplessis Primary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Gonzales, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gonzales on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Duplessis Primary School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.