Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Avondale, Louisiana 70094 · Jefferson Parish
#586 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#29321 of 50,301 nationally
About Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is a public elementary located in Avondale, in the Jefferson Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 769 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 586th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 769.
There are 2 schools in Avondale; Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
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871 students · 2.8 km away
Harahan School
Harahan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
390 students · 4.3 km away
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
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384 students · 5.0 km away
Lucille Cherbonnier School
Waggaman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 5.8 km away
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Westwego · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 6.1 km away
Stella Worley Middle School
Westwego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students · 6.3 km away
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
Westwego · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 7.0 km away
Jefferson Virtual High School
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
67 students · 7.2 km away
Riverdale High School
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,259 students · 7.6 km away
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students · 7.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford a good school?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford has a Success Index (US) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #586 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford rank in Louisiana?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford ranks #586 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #29321 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford had 769 students in 2025.
Is Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford a elementary school or a high school?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.