GONZALES PRI ACADEMY

GONZALES ISD
222 ST JOSEPH ST
GONZALES, TX 78629
157 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
**Gonzales Primary Academy**, located at 424 St. Matthew in Gonzales, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gonzales Independent School District. The school is dedicated to the early developmental years of childhood, focusing on fostering a supportive and engaging environment for its youngest learners. By prioritizing essential academic skills and social-emotional growth, the academy aims to build a strong base that prepares students for the transition into elementary school and beyond.

The academy emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing structured curricula and dedicated faculty to meet the diverse needs of its early childhood population. As a hub for the local community, Gonzales Primary Academy plays a pivotal role in promoting early literacy and foundational math proficiency. Through its programming, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that children in the Gonzales area receive the guidance and resources necessary for long-term academic success.
157
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    124 (79.0%)
  • White
    24 (15.3%)
  • Black
    7 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GONZALES ISD
Phone: (830)672-9551
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 157
Gender Ratio