A
Very Good
89/100

G. W. Carver Primary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 11310 Legacy Oaks Lane, Gonzales, LA 70737
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.39 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Louisiana for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
644
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.39 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.39 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 58% 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 +3 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 proficiency70% (+1 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency73% (+10 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
White85%85%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts53rd percentile (list)
Black72%72%reading +11 pts, math +16 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic55%65%reading -6 pts, math +2 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income67%72%reading +0 pts, math +9 pts49th 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 11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
City Gonzales
ZIP Code 70737
District 2200090
NCES School ID 220009000034
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70737

Understanding the community around G. W. Carver 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%
View full data for ZIP 70737 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for G. W. Carver Primary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 60.9%
Hispanic/Latino 18.0%
White 15.1%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 644
Teachers (FTE) 62.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for G. W. Carver Primary School?
G. W. Carver Primary School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 G. W. Carver Primary School?
G. W. Carver Primary School has 644 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does G. W. Carver Primary School serve?
G. W. Carver Primary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does G. W. Carver Primary School receive per student?
G. W. Carver Primary School receives $15,936 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around G. W. Carver Primary School in 70737 ▼
Avg Home Value
$296,399
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,574
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
19.5%

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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