Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8 CSchool Grade
Part of Jefferson Parish School District
435 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, LA 70094 · (504) 436-2474
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Academic performance
Math proficiency15%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 40.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
769Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
79%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K37
Kindergarten91
Grade 183
Grade 286
Grade 389
Grade 490
Grade 573
Grade 682
Grade 787
Grade 851
Students
Hispanic · 41%318
Black · 41%315
White · 12%93
Two or more races · 3%21
Asian · 2%19
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
663’20
616’21
689’22
790’23
769’24
Location
435 South Jamie Boulevard Avondale
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.