Public schools in Gonzales, LA
8 open public schools with an address in Gonzales, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,685
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gonzales public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Gonzales, LA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,685 students, an average of 711 per school. The largest campus is East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Primary School (626).
Every listed school belongs to Ascension Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 62% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gonzales
Elementary schools in Gonzales
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary School Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 626 | 14.5:1 | |
| Duplessis Primary School Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 539 | 12.6:1 | |
| G. W. Carver Primary School Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 487 | 11:1 | |
| Gonzales Primary School Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 455 | 12:1 | |
| Pecan Grove Primary School Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 508 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Gonzales
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School Ascension Parish | 06–08 | 512 | 12.4:1 | |
| Gonzales Middle School Ascension Parish | 06–08 | 664 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Gonzales
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ascension High School Ascension Parish | 09–12 | 1,894 | 13.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.6%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black47.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Gonzales schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,685 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gonzales
How many public schools are in Gonzales, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Gonzales: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,685 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gonzales?
All listed public schools with an address in Gonzales belong to Ascension Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Gonzales?
East Ascension High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gonzales, with 1,894 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gonzales?
No school with an address in Gonzales is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gonzales schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gonzales public schools is 12.5:1, lower than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gonzales guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities