Serving 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 790 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford's ranking?
Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford is ranked #1046 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford?
790 students attend Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford?
Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford offer ?
Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford part of?
The administration at this school is sub-standard. They do not enforce discipline and they do not back their teachers in any fashion. The kids roam the halls during the day and run amok. Teachers are frustrated with administration lack of support.
- Posted by Administrator - mbrau
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 790 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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