Enrollment
769
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Avondale, Louisiana, enrolling 769 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 92% of Louisiana schools and 31% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 769 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 158 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 769 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Avondale's public schools, it stands alongside Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (871 students): Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 29:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford compares
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~769 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Avondale on the city page.
Is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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