Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernest Gallet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest Gallet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ernest Gallet Elementary School's student population of 687 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest Gallet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest Gallet Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
13%
42%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Gallet Elementary School's ranking?
Ernest Gallet Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ernest Gallet Elementary School often compared to?
Ernest Gallet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green T. Lindon Elementary School, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Ernest Gallet Elementary School?
687 students attend Ernest Gallet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ernest Gallet Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Gallet Elementary School?
Ernest Gallet Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ernest Gallet Elementary School offer ?
Ernest Gallet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ernest Gallet Elementary School part of?
Ernest Gallet Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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