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Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
435 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, LA 70094 · (504) 436-2474 · Part of Jefferson Parish School District
Students
769
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 16% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 40.2%
Location
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435 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K37
Kindergarten91
Grade 183
Grade 286
Grade 389
Grade 490
Grade 573
Grade 682
Grade 787
Grade 851
Enrollment over time
663’20
616’21
689’22
790’23
769’24
Up 16% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 41%Black 41%White 12%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.