At a glance
Reported students
539
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615.5
Duplessis Primary School: 539 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 657
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Duplessis Primary School
Duplessis Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Gonzales. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ascension Parish. NCES reports 539 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (37.5%) and White (36.4%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Duplessis Primary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black37.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ascension Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dutchtown Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
541 reported students
Lakeside Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Pecan Grove Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
St. Amant Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
585 reported students
Bullion Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
586 reported students
G. W. Carver Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Public schools near Duplessis Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Ridge Primary Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 677 | 1.3 mi |
| Dutchtown Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 541 | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Mill Primary Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 644 | 1.8 mi |
| Spanish Lake Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 480 | 2.5 mi |
| G. W. Carver Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 487 | 2.8 mi |
| Gonzales Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 455 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Duplessis Primary School
What grades does Duplessis Primary School serve?
Duplessis Primary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ascension Parish.
How many students attend Duplessis Primary School?
Duplessis Primary School reported 539 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 657 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Duplessis Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 539 students and 42.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Duplessis Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Duplessis Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ascension Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Duplessis Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Duplessis Primary School in?
Duplessis Primary School is part of Ascension Parish, based in Donaldsonville, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Duplessis Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bluff Ridge Primary (1.3 mi), Dutchtown Primary School (1.4 mi), Sugar Mill Primary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.