- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, LA
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Federal NCES profile for Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000605
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford ranks #2 of 3 schools in Avondale, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 220084000605 · Avondale, LA Other · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 22:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 769
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
769 students
What this shows Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford compares
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 41.0%
White 12.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Avondale
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
How many students attend Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has 769 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, LA. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), up 101.
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 22:1, which is 31% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
79.7% of students at Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
The largest demographic group at Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Avondale, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford ranks #2 of 3 schools in Avondale, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.