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Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Avondale, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 8 · Jefferson Parish
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About Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Located in Avondale, Louisiana, Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 769 students in 2024-25. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (55.7 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 15 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 75 schools in Jefferson Parish. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Jefferson Parish.
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School facts
| Address | 435 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, LA 70094 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (504) 436-2474 |
| School district | Jefferson Parish |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 769 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 55.7 |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Jefferson Parish |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220084000605). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford serve?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford reported 769 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 769 students and 55.7 teachers in federal data.
Is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford a public or charter school?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford in?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is part of Jefferson Parish. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/la/jefferson-parish/
Where is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford located?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is at 435 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale, LA 70094. The phone number is (504) 436-2474.
How many other schools are near Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford in our directory.
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