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GONZALES PRI ACADEMY

222 ST JOSEPH ST, GONZALES, TX 78629 · (830) 672-9551 · Gonzales County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL157 STUDENTS
Enrollment
157
Elementary
DISTRICT 407 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
133 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
157
Student demographics
White
2415%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
12479%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 54%
Black
74%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 13%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8353%
Female
7447%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
157
-193 (-55%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 16.9:1
% White
15%
was 21%
% Hispanic
79%
was 68%
% Black
4%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GONZALES PRI ACADEMY

GONZALES PRI ACADEMY is an elementary campus of minimally staffed scale in GONZALES, Texas, run under GONZALES ISD, works with 157 students in grade pre-K. Enrollment runs roughly 70% smaller than the state mean of about 519.

Across the 5 schools in GONZALES ISD (2,557 students total), GONZALES PRI ACADEMY accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, GONZALES PRI ACADEMY lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 79%. Beyond that, the school shows 15% White, 4% Black. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 51%.

On the income-and-resources front, GONZALES PRI ACADEMY lists 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.5:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Roughly 85% of students at GONZALES PRI ACADEMY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Gonzales County (around 76%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the broader community, census data for Gonzales County shows median household earnings sit near $58,672, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. GONZALES PRI ACADEMY is one of 15 public schools in Gonzales County (combined enrollment of about 3,908 students).

Nearest neighbor: GONZALES J H, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Trend over the last 7 years. GONZALES PRI ACADEMY's enrollment has contracted 55% since 2018, when it stood at 350 (now 157). Hispanic enrollment moved from 68% to 79% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 16.9:1 in 2018 to 18.5:1 today.

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Gonzales County at a glance

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Population
19,851
Census ACS
Median income
$58,672
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,908 students

Quick facts

School name
GONZALES PRI ACADEMY
District
GONZALES ISD
Address
222 ST JOSEPH ST, GONZALES, TX 78629
Phone
(830) 672-9551
County
Gonzales County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
157
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
133 (85%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
482106013103
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GONZALES PRI ACADEMY
What is the total enrollment at GONZALES PRI ACADEMY?
GONZALES PRI ACADEMY enrolls approximately 157 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does GONZALES PRI ACADEMY serve?
GONZALES PRI ACADEMY serves grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does GONZALES PRI ACADEMY have?
GONZALES PRI ACADEMY employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.
What is the student diversity at GONZALES PRI ACADEMY?
Student demographics at GONZALES PRI ACADEMY are roughly 15% White, 79% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is GONZALES PRI ACADEMY in?
GONZALES PRI ACADEMY is part of GONZALES ISD.
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