B+
Above Average
78/100

Central Primary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 41469 LA Hwy 621, Gonzales, LA 70737
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 78th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.98 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
478
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%78/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.98 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 40th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency80% (+11 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+12 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%87%reading +2 pts, math +4 pts61st percentile (list)
Black77%57%reading +16 pts, math +1 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%57%reading -3 pts, math -5 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income72%67%reading +5 pts, math +4 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 41469 LA Hwy 621
City Gonzales
ZIP Code 70737
District 2200090
NCES School ID 220009002279
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70737

Understanding the community around Central Primary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,946
Per Capita Income $39,261
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $240,000
Median Rent $1,404
Owner-Occupied 80.5%
Renter-Occupied 19.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Primary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.3%
Hispanic/Latino 20.1%
Black 16.5%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 478
Teachers (FTE) 38.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Primary School?
Central Primary School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Primary School?
Central Primary School has 478 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Central Primary School serve?
Central Primary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Primary School receive per student?
Central Primary School receives $15,936 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Primary School in 70737 ▼
Avg Home Value
$296,399
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,574
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
19.5%

Other Schools in 70737

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026