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Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Avondale, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
435 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, LA 70094
- Math 13% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,657
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rita SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–7 | 2.4 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Harahan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Hazel Park/hilda Knoff SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #67 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is a public elementary school in Avondale, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 790 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
What grades does Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford serve?
Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford rank in LA?
Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford ranks #1,215 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford's MySchoolScout rating?
Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford a charter school?
No, Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford a Title I school?
No, Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
70.6% of students at Emmett C.gilbert School of Excellence at Ford qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 790
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (504) 436-2474
- Area population (ZIP 70094)
- 32,031
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70094; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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