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Gonzales Primary Academy is
a town public school
in Gonzales, Texas that is part of Gonzales Independent School District.
It serves 129 students
in grades Pre-K - Pre-K with a student/teacher ratio of 6.1:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
76%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Gonzales Primary Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 3, 2026
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Gonzales Primary Academy
$4,802
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
4
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
books
Gonzales Primary Academy has received support from
4 individuals from Texas and
0 individuals out-of-state.
