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Duplessis Primary School

38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Duplessis Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (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

Duplessis 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
Duplessis Primary School's student population of 634 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
634 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 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
Duplessis 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 Duplessis Primary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#246 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Duplessis Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duplessis 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.
56%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duplessis 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.
38%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Duplessis 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
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Duplessis Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Duplessis Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Duplessis Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Duplessis Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Duplessis 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Duplessis 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 Duplessis Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Duplessis 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
52%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Duplessis 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Duplessis 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duplessis Primary School's ranking?
Duplessis Primary School is ranked #246 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Duplessis Primary School often compared to?
Duplessis Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Duplessis Primary School?
634 students attend Duplessis Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Duplessis Primary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duplessis Primary School?
Duplessis Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duplessis Primary School offer ?
Duplessis Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Duplessis Primary School part of?
Duplessis Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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