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Central Primary School

41469 La Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Central Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Central Primary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Central Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Primary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#162 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Primary School's ranking?
Central Primary School is ranked #162 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Central Primary School often compared to?
Central Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G. W. Carver Primary School, Duplessis Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Central Primary School?
478 students attend Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Central Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Primary School?
Central Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Primary School offer ?
Central Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Primary School part of?
Central Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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