Enrollment
157
Elementary
DISTRICT 407 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GONZALES ISD·NCES 482106013103
Gonzales Pri Academy
222 ST JOSEPH ST, GONZALES, TX 78629 · (830) 672-9551 · Gonzales County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL157 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
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
0
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 | 157 | 100% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 63% · 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
Gonzales Pri Academy→Gonzales Elementary School→Gonzales North Avenue→Gonzales Junior High School→Gonzales High School
Based on grade levels within GONZALES ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gonzales Pri Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Pri Academy this school | 157 | 84.7% | N/A |
| Ralls Elementary School RALLS | 165 | 86.7% | 16.1% |
| Lockney Elementary School LOCKNEY | 170 | 81.2% | 20.6% |
| Austin Elementary School MEMPHIS | 139 | 82.7% | 55.6% |
| Reagan Elementary School SAN ANGELO | 182 | 86.3% | 30.3% |
| Agua Dulce Elementary School AGUA DULCE | 178 | 77.5% | 40.8% |
Matched among Texas 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 Gonzales Pri Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 157 | #4,729 of 4,938 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.7% | #1,580 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -55.1% | #32 of 2,838 |
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
157
-173 (-52%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 17.4:1
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 | 157 | 8.5 | 18.5:1 | 85% (133) |
| 2023-24 | 142 | 9 | 15.8:1 | 82% (116) |
| 2022-23 | 161 | 10 | 16.1:1 | 80% (128) |
| 2020-21 | 330 | 19 | 17.4:1 | 87% (287) |
| 2017-18 | 350 | 20.8 | 16.9:1 | 82% (286) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 79% (11) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gonzales Pri Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 55% (350 to 157); teachers down 59% (20.8 to 8.5).
About Gonzales Pri Academy
Gonzales Pri Academy is a public elementary school in GONZALES, Texas. The school offers pre-K and enrolls 157 students. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 519.
Gonzales Pri Academy is a school in GONZALES ISD. The district has 5 schools and 2,557 students.
Federal enrollment data show Gonzales Pri Academy is 79% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 15% White and 4% Black. The school's Hispanic share is 28 points above the 51% share among Gonzales County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 35%.
Gonzales Pri Academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1, with 8.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Texas, 15.1:1, is lower. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 85% at Gonzales Pri Academy. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Gonzales County is 76%.
In Gonzales County, home to about 19,851 people, median household income comes to about $58,672, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Gonzales County's 15 public schools enroll about 3,908 students and include Gonzales Pri Academy.
About 0.3 miles separate Gonzales Pri Academy from the closest public school, Gonzales Junior High School. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
Gonzales Pri Academy falls in the Town: Distant locale category, used for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment records show 330 in 2020-21 and 157 in 2024-25. Because schools sometimes add or drop grades, the two numbers may not be directly comparable. The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.4:1 to 18.5:1 over the same years.
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Gonzales County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in GONZALES ISD
- Gonzales High SchoolHigh · 751 students
- Gonzales Junior High SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Gonzales North AvenueElementary · 565 students
- Gonzales Elementary SchoolElementary · 500 students
Other schools in GONZALES
- Gonzales High SchoolHigh · 751 students
- Gonzales Junior High SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Gonzales North AvenueElementary · 565 students
- Gonzales Elementary SchoolElementary · 500 students
- Legacy Ranch Inspire AcademyCombined · 33 students
Nearby schools
- Gonzales Junior High School0.3 mi · 584
- Gonzales North Avenue0.7 mi · 565
- Gonzales Elementary School1.0 mi · 500
- Gonzales High School1.7 mi · 751
- Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy11.9 mi · 33
- Shiner High School16.3 mi · 311
Frequently asked questions
About Gonzales Pri AcademyWhat 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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