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Enrollment
371
Elementary
DISTRICT 603 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ASCENSION PARISH·NCES 220009000035
Donaldsonville Primary School
38210 Hwy 3089, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 · (225) 391-7600 · Ascension Parish
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL371 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
330 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 70%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 84 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 91 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 109 | 29% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Donaldsonville Primary School→Lowery Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Ascension Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Donaldsonville Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldsonville Primary School this school | 371 | 88.9% | N/A |
| Brownfields Elementary School Baton Rouge | 368 | 90.8% | 34.8% |
| Baker Heights Elementary School Baker | 381 | 89.0% | 7.6% |
| Westwood Elementary School Shreveport | 419 | 88.5% | 9.8% |
| Greenbrier Elementary School Baton Rouge | 317 | 88.3% | 29.5% |
| Impact Charter School Baker | 429 | 91.8% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Donaldsonville Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Ascension Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 371 | #439 of 714 | #18 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #123 of 655 | #4 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.8% | #548 of 655 | #18 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.9% | #143 of 705 | #2 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.4% | #200 of 436 | #7 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
371
-57 (-13%) vs 2020
-49% since 1990-91, when it was 721
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 11.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 371 | 32.1 | 11.6:1 | 89% (330) |
| 2023-24 | 383 | 36.5 | 10.5:1 | 88% (337) |
| 2022-23 | 432 | 41.6 | 10.4:1 | 89% (385) |
| 2020-21 | 428 | 39 | 11.0:1 | 86% (366) |
| 2017-18 | 449 | 41.1 | 10.9:1 | 82% (366) |
| 2015-16 | 485 | 49 | 9.9:1 | 99% (481) |
| 2010-11 | 565 | 45 | 12.6:1 | 96% (543) |
| 2000-01 | 674 | 52 | 13.0:1 | 92% (617) |
| 1990-91 | 721 | 47 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Donaldsonville Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (449 to 371); teachers down 22% (41.1 to 32.1).
About Donaldsonville Primary School
Donaldsonville Primary School is a public small elementary school in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. It has an enrollment of 371 students in pre-K through 2.
Donaldsonville Primary School is one school in Ascension Parish, a system of 32 schools with 23,743 students.
Of every 100 students at Donaldsonville Primary School, about 89 are Black. Smaller groups are 8% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Ascension Parish is roughly 23% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 20, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 32.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, Donaldsonville Primary School has a ratio of 11.6:1. The gap from the 14.0:1 average for elementary schools in Louisiana is 2.4 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 89%. That is 37 points above the 52% average for public schools in Ascension Parish.
The county, Ascension Parish, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $91,549, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 32, with about 23,743 students.
Donaldsonville Primary School is about 1.7 miles from Donaldsonville High School, its nearest public school. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
The school's student count fell 13% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
The discussion board for Donaldsonville Primary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Ascension Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
130,314
Census ACS
Median income
$91,549
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
23,743 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ascension Parish
- Dutchtown High SchoolHigh · 2,029 students
- East Ascension High SchoolHigh · 1,894 students
- St. Amant High SchoolHigh · 1,847 students
- Prairieville High SchoolHigh · 1,377 students
- Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,096 students
- Prairieville Primary SchoolElementary · 865 students
Other schools in Donaldsonville
- Donaldsonville High SchoolHigh · 396 students
- Lowery Elementary SchoolElementary · 307 students
- Lowery Middle SchoolMiddle · 277 students
Nearby schools
- Donaldsonville High School1.7 mi · 396
- Lowery Middle School2.7 mi · 277
- Lowery Elementary School2.7 mi · 307
- Belle Rose Middle School4.6 mi · 77
- Belle Rose Primary School4.9 mi · 155
- Sorrento Primary School7.0 mi · 638
Frequently asked questions
About Donaldsonville Primary SchoolHow many students attend Donaldsonville Primary School?
Donaldsonville Primary School enrolls approximately 371 students in grades PK-02.
Is Donaldsonville Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Donaldsonville Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Donaldsonville Primary School?
Approximately 11.6:1 students per teacher at Donaldsonville Primary School.
How diverse is Donaldsonville Primary School?
Donaldsonville Primary School reports a student body of 2% White, 8% Hispanic, 89% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Donaldsonville Primary School?
Donaldsonville Primary School is overseen by Ascension Parish in Ascension Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.