Dutchtown Primary School

541 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dutchtown Primary School, located in Geismar, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ascension Parish School District. Situated in a rapidly growing area of the state, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The campus focuses on building a strong academic base while promoting social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners are well-prepared for their transition to higher grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the Geismar community and is characterized by a strong commitment to parental involvement and collaborative learning. Dutchtown Primary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. By prioritizing high standards of instruction and a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff aim to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

541

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dutchtown Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	82
Black	158
Asian	4
Two or More	31

White
266 (49.2%)
Black
158 (29.2%)
Hispanic
82 (15.2%)
Two or More
31 (5.7%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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)391-7850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 21

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dutchtown Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dutchtown Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	47.5%
Male	284	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)