Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernest Gallet Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ernest Gallet Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ernest Gallet Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest Gallet Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
19%
41%
White
65%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Gallet Elementary School's ranking?
Ernest Gallet Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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, Milton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ernest Gallet Elementary School?
638 students attend Ernest Gallet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ernest Gallet Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ernest Gallet Elementary School offer ?
Ernest Gallet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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