Duplessis Primary School

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Duplessis Primary School is a public elementary school located in Gonzales, Louisiana, serving students within the Ascension Parish Public Schools district. Situated on Highway 621, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the early grades, typically encompassing Pre-Kindergarten through second grade. As part of a growing school district, Duplessis Primary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development during these critical early formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Gonzales community, reflecting the district’s dedication to student-centered instruction and community engagement. By utilizing a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching strategies, Duplessis Primary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher elementary levels. Parents and guardians are generally encouraged to participate in school activities, helping to cultivate a tight-knit educational culture that prioritizes student achievement and well-being.

539

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duplessis Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	117
Black	202
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Black
202 (37.5%)
White
196 (36.4%)
Hispanic
117 (21.7%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)391-6650
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 60

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Duplessis Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Duplessis Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	49.7%
Male	271	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)