- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gonzales, LA
Gonzales Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Gonzales Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220009000041
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzales Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzales Primary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales Primary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Gonzales, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Gonzales Primary School shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 220009000041 · Gonzales, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 12:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Gonzales Primary School shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Gonzales 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 455
Gonzales Primary School
455 students
What this shows Gonzales Primary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gonzales Primary School compares
Gonzales Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
White 11.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Gonzales Primary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gonzales Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Gonzales 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
Duplessis Primary School
Standard public school
539 students 13.5:1 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
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales Primary School
How many students attend Gonzales Primary School?
Gonzales Primary School has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gonzales, LA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Primary School is 12:1, which is 29% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% 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 Gonzales Primary School?
69.4% of students at Gonzales Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzales Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Gonzales Primary School is African American at 63.5% of enrollment, in Gonzales, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzales Primary School?
Gonzales Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gonzales Primary School rank among schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales Primary School ranks #5 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 Gonzales 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.