LAPrimaryCSITSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Avondale, Louisiana|Jefferson Parish
Avondale, LA 70094
School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
790
Student:Teacher
15.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Jefferson ParishEcon. Disadvantaged
70.6%
Phone
(504)436-2474School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
23%
19th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
15%
25th percentile in LA
Chronic Absenteeism
9.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
14 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Near average in LATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
598
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
49
80% fully certified
Psychologists
0.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,155
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,144
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,779
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 29%Local 51%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$254,906
+1.4% 1yr-1.8% 5yr
New Orleans, LA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.5%
Below 150% poverty line
6.1%
Unemployment rate
10.5%
Uninsured residents
13.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
6,174
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
5,282
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,270 (24%)
Other Health Impairment
1,041 (20%)
Autism
1,018 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
735 (14%)
Intellectual Disability
493 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
102 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
769
Current enrollment
Growing(+19% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
As of the most recent data, 790 students are enrolled at Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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