Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford

Elementary No virtual instruction Avondale, LA Grades PK–08 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ B (72.8)
  • 769 Students
  • 55.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (504)436-2474 Phone
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Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Avondale, LA 70094
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (72.8)
769
Students
55.7
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(504)436-2474
Phone

Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is a public school administered by the Jefferson Parish district in Avondale, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 769 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
769.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 68% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.81:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
79.3%
State avg: 71.8%
▲ 10% worse
School Details
School Name
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
NCESSCH ID
220084000605
State School ID
LA-026-026030
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
435 South Jamie Boulevard
City
Avondale
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70094
County
Jefferson Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22008
State Leg. Lower
22083
Latitude
29.90054
Longitude
-90.20602
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
769
Total Students
👩‍🏫
55.7
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
55.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)55.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 610 79.3%
Not Applicable 503 65.4%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson Parish
LEAID
2200840
State LEA ID
LA-026
Phone
(504)349-7600
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Harvey
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$900,124K
Federal Revenue
$180,071K
State Revenue
$257,414K
Local Revenue
$462,639K
Total Expenditure
$805,385K
Instruction Exp.
$361,703K
Support Services
$323,099K
Other Current Exp.
$31,836K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford

1
Strehle Community School
Avondale · High
0.3 mi
2
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Avondale · High
1.7 mi
3
Harahan School
Harahan · Elementary
2.6 mi
4
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
River Ridge · Elementary
3.1 mi
5
Riverside Alternative High School
Bridge City · Other
3.5 mi
6
Riverside Alternative High School
Bridge City · Not reported
3.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
769 students are enrolled at Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford have?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has 55.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford serve?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford serves grades PK through 08.
Is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford a charter school?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is not a charter school.
What metro area is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford located in?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford belong to?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is part of the Jefferson Parish school district.
How much does Jefferson Parish spend per student?
The Jefferson Parish district spends approximately $1,047,314,694 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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