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Pecan Grove Primary School vs. Dutchtown Primary School

Should you attend Pecan Grove Primary School or Dutchtown Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pecan Grove Primary School
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Dutchtown Primary School
13046 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Pecan Grove Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Dutchtown Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pecan Grove Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dutchtown Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
660 students
602 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pecan Grove Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dutchtown Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pecan Grove Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dutchtown Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pecan Grove Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dutchtown Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Grove Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#374 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#40 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pecan Grove Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dutchtown Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in LA)
74%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pecan Grove Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dutchtown Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pecan Grove Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dutchtown Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pecan Grove Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dutchtown Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pecan Grove Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dutchtown Primary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
60
20
Kindergarten Students
117
82
Grade 1 Students
100
102
Grade 2 Students
107
104
Grade 3 Students
93
93
Grade 4 Students
99
92
Grade 5 Students
84
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dutchtown Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pecan Grove Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dutchtown Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pecan Grove Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dutchtown Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
48%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pecan Grove Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dutchtown Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pecan Grove Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dutchtown Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pecan Grove Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dutchtown Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pecan Grove Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dutchtown Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pecan Grove Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dutchtown Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pecan Grove Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dutchtown Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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