Is Central Primary School a good school?

Central Primary School ranks 75 th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Primary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Central Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Primary School?

Students at Central Primary School are 56% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Central Primary School attend?

Students who attend Central Primary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Central Middle School High : East Ascension High School

Central Primary School

Summary:

Central Primary School is an exceptional elementary school located in Gonzales, Louisiana, serving 474 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Ascension Parish school district, Central Primary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, with 84% of students proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 75% in Ascension Parish and 59% statewide.

What sets Central Primary apart is its diverse student population, with a balanced representation of 59.92% White, 14.98% African American, and 19.2% Hispanic students. The school's academic excellence extends to specific student subgroups, ranking 23rd out of 509 Louisiana elementary schools for African American students and 18th out of 189 for Hispanic students. Additionally, Central Primary has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 294th out of 777 schools in 2013-2014 to 75th out of 675 in 2023-2024, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Central Primary's performance is impressive, the educational ecosystem in Ascension Parish is strong, with nearby schools like Prairieville Primary and St. Amant Primary also demonstrating exceptional academic results. Central Primary's success is particularly noteworthy given its significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54.85% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, showcasing the school's effective strategies for supporting diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

41469 LA Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 391-7700

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,530

Students who attend Central Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle School
High:	East Ascension High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

Hispanic:

20.1%

African American:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

See top rated Louisiana elementary schools

Compare Central Primary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Primary School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 9^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Central Primary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), Hispanic (20.1%), African American (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Primary School is 12.4, which is the 8^th best among 18 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Central Primary School employs 38.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Primary School is $15,530, which is the 3^rd highest among 18 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Primary School 75^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Central Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ascension Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascension Parish 11^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Central Primary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Central Primary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2011	68.58	270^th	766	64.8%
2012	71.07	236^th	764	69.1%
2013	73.05	194^th	772	74.9%
2014	64.01	294^th	777	62.2%
2015	73.03	203^rd	792	74.4%
2016	66.93	270^th	742	63.6%
2017	64.32	300^th	739	59.4%
2018	58.03	270^th	728	62.9%
2019	68.63	257^th	731	64.8%
2021	80.19	136^th	729	81.3%
2022	81.87	123^rd	727	83.1%
2023	82.73	108^th	730	85.2%
2024	86.96	75^th	675	88.9%

See the entire list of Louisiana Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.59	3^rd	46	93.5%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.90	90^th	91	1.1%
2021	57.06	26^th	75	65.3%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.19	110^th	333	67.0%
2021	38.61	191^st	306	37.6%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	61.16	276^th	682	59.5%
2019	58.25	310^th	697	55.5%
2021	78.17	118^th	719	83.6%
2022	76.21	133^rd	724	81.6%
2023	75.64	143^rd	723	80.2%
2024	79.79	111^th	674	83.5%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	64.26	263^rd	684	61.5%
2021	81.05	112^th	705	84.1%
2022	78.87	133^rd	701	81.0%
2023	81.83	95^th	705	86.5%
2024	79.98	121^st	635	80.9%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.41	137^th	281	51.2%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	8.89	24^th	24	0.0%
2019	36.61	19^th	26	26.9%
2021	47.96	16^th	29	44.8%
2023	59.01	12^th	30	60.0%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	72.72	196^th	696	71.8%
2021	78.38	140^th	704	80.1%
2022	78.72	142^nd	712	80.1%
2023	71.52	193^rd	713	72.9%
2024	87.85	58^th	651	91.1%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	73.66	107^th	547	80.4%
2019	61.77	199^th	559	64.4%
2021	91.03	33^rd	564	94.1%
2022	67.61	138^th	562	75.4%
2023	72.41	128^th	570	77.5%
2024	93.09	23^rd	509	95.5%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	46.24	101^st	168	39.9%
2019	36.87	129^th	190	32.1%
2021	51.61	104^th	202	48.5%
2022	59.62	88^th	220	60.0%
2023	72.09	57^th	233	75.5%
2024	85.58	18^th	189	90.5%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	67.46	166^th	516	67.8%
2019	69.18	143^rd	517	72.3%
2021	77.89	93^rd	522	82.2%
2022	73.53	124^th	517	76.0%
2023	76.82	94^th	518	81.9%
2024	79.37	70^th	434	83.9%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Central Primary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Central Primary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Central Primary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	503	104	9	104	3	n/a	n/a	723
2011	487	112	7	69	16	1	19	711
2012	469	122	9	103	3	1	16	723
2013	479	130	7	107	3	1	25	752
2014	485	135	9	116	1	1	29	776
2015	517	128	8	127	1	0	29	810
2016	495	145	4	143	4	0	30	821
2017	518	127	2	133	4	1	30	815
2018	478	122	3	153	6	1	31	794
2019	447	116	3	167	4	2	33	772
2020	440	115	6	184	0	0	34	779
2021	409	117	4	175	0	0	31	736
2022	276	65	1	70	0	1	16	429
2023	284	71	0	91	0	1	27	474
2024	269	79	0	96	0	1	33	478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Primary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	723	44.0	16.4	47.3
2011	711	45.5	15.6	51.2
2012	723	45.4	15.9	57.5
2013	752	46.0	16.3	56
2014	776	50.0	15.5	57.2
2015	810	54.0	15.0	54.8
2016	821	62.0	13.2	58
2017	815	49.2	16.5	57.4
2018	794	45.5	17.4	31.2
2019	772	46.0	16.7	42.6
2020	779	43.0	18.0	69.4
2021	736	45.0	16.3	53.4
2022	429	26.0	16.5	34.7
2023	474	27.8	17.0	54.9
2024	478	38.4	12.4	46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Primary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	723	44.0	16.4	47.3
2011	711	45.5	15.6	51.2
2012	723	45.4	15.9	57.5
2013	752	46.0	16.3	56
2014	776	50.0	15.5	57.2
2015	810	54.0	15.0	54.8
2016	821	62.0	13.2	58
2017	815	49.2	16.5	57.4
2018	794	45.5	17.4	31.2
2019	772	46.0	16.7	42.6
2020	779	43.0	18.0	69.4
2021	736	45.0	16.3	53.4
2022	429	26.0	16.5	34.7
2023	474	27.8	17.0	54.9
2024	478	38.4	12.4	46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Primary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,798
2018	$11,458
2019	$11,628
2020	$11,402
2021	$13,254
2022	$15,530

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 257^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 108^th of 730 Elementary schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Primary School)	70	84	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)	79	78	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Primary School)	78	80	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	80	79	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Central Primary School)	51	61	10%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	59	63	4%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Primary School)	85	78	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	83	82	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Central Primary School)	72	74	2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Primary School)	68	84	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ascension Parish)	79	78	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Primary School)	77	82	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ascension Parish)	85	83	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Primary School)	57	60	3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ascension Parish)	74	66	8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	772	474	38.6%
African American	116	71	38.8%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	167	91	45.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	447	284	36.5%
Two or More Races	33	27	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.6%	54.9%	12.2%

Schools Near Central Primary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							LEAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	41469 LA Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7700	478	38	12.4	46.7%	269 (56.3%)	79 (16.5%)	96 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.9%)	87	75^th of 675 public elementary schools	88.9%		82.7	108^th of 730 public elementary schools	85.2%	33	87.0	84.0	83.0				84.0	81.0	82.0	85.0				83.0		$15,530
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	14185 Hwy 431	Saint Amant	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6550	893	65	13.7	43.4%	772 (86.5%)	30 (3.4%)	48 (5.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.0%)	83.7	100^th of 675 public elementary schools	85.2%		85.7	79^th of 730 public elementary schools	89.2%	21	77.0	74.0		75.0	91.0	68.0	77.0	81.0	86.0	93.0	86.0	96.0	89.0	88.0	100.0	$13,046
Gonzales Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	521 North Burnside Avenue	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6700	496	45	10.9	73.6%	72 (14.5%)	289 (58.3%)	108 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	48.6	371^st of 675 public elementary schools	45.0%		36	477^th of 730 public elementary schools	34.7%	106	57.0	53.0	52.0				54.0	75.0	61.0	68.0				69.0		$15,266
Sugar Mill Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	39319 Germany Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 391-2100	585	48	12.1	48.9%	204 (34.9%)	175 (29.9%)	167 (28.5%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	25 (4.3%)	71.2	206^th of 675 public elementary schools	69.5%					(n/a)	61.0	77.0	76.0				71.0	70.0	77.0	77.0				74.0		$14,651
Galvez Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16093 Henderson Bayou Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6600	824	58	14.2	48.5%	494 (60.0%)	171 (20.8%)	105 (12.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.1%)	90.5	53^rd of 675 public elementary schools	92.1%		84.9	88^th of 730 public elementary schools	87.9%	35	89.0	83.0					85.0	90.0	85.0	92.0				90.0		$12,035
G. W. Carver Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11310 Legacy Oaks Lane	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6800	644	63	10.2	67.9%	97 (15.1%)	392 (60.9%)	116 (18.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.1%)	66.1	255^th of 675 public elementary schools	62.2%		50.2	382^nd of 730 public elementary schools	47.7%	127	59.0	79.0	74.0				71.0	62.0	80.0	70.0				71.0		$14,549
Pecan Grove Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7450	660	49	13.3	67.6%	95 (14.4%)	319 (48.3%)	205 (31.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.5%)	70.5	214^th of 675 public elementary schools	68.3%		71.9	208^th of 730 public elementary schools	71.5%	6	55.0	77.0	73.0				69.0	66.0	80.0	88.0				78.0		$14,326
Prairieville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40228 Parker Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7400	870	64	13.5	37.4%	582 (66.9%)	154 (17.7%)	82 (9.4%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.4%)	91	49^th of 675 public elementary schools	92.7%		90.5	55^th of 730 public elementary schools	92.5%	6	85.0	91.0	88.0				87.0	89.0	84.0	89.0				86.0		$12,601
Duplessis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38101 Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6650	613	52	11.8	53.8%	234 (38.2%)	224 (36.5%)	120 (19.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	76.7	163^rd of 675 public elementary schools	75.9%		70.7	217^th of 730 public elementary schools	70.3%	54	65.0	78.0	67.0				70.0	79.0	82.0	85.0				82.0		$13,811
St. Amant Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	44365 Hwy 429	Saint Amant	70774	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7950	600	39	15.3	50.7%	480 (80.0%)	26 (4.3%)	62 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	88.2	64^th of 675 public elementary schools	90.5%		92	40^th of 730 public elementary schools	94.5%	24		88.0	79.0				81.0	82.0	92.0	85.0				87.0		$13,565

Central Primary School

Central Primary School:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Ascension Parish:

What do you think?

Rank History for Central Primary School

Rank History for all students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Primary School

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Special Education students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Female students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Disabled students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Military Connected students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Male students at Central Primary School

Rank History for African American students at Central Primary School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Primary School

Rank History for White students at Central Primary School

Enrollment information for Central Primary School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Primary School

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Primary School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Primary School

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Primary School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Central Primary School

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Primary School

Rate Central Primary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!