Gonzales Primary School

521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gonzales Primary School, located at 521 North Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ascension Parish School District. Catering to early childhood and primary-level students, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills. The school plays a central role in the local community by providing a structured setting where young students can develop the academic and behavioral habits necessary for success in their future schooling.

As part of the broader Ascension Parish system, Gonzales Primary benefits from the district’s focus on high academic standards and professional development for its faculty. The school's location in the heart of Gonzales makes it a focal point for local families, often serving as a hub for community engagement and early childhood advocacy. Through a curriculum designed to meet the unique developmental needs of primary-age children, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.

455

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gonzales Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	84
Black	289
Asian	1
Two or More	28

Black
289 (63.5%)
Hispanic
84 (18.5%)
White
53 (11.6%)
Two or More
28 (6.2%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-6700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 39

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gonzales Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gonzales Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	50.8%
Male	224	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)