Serving 643 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 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ernest Gallet Elementary School serves the southeast part of Youngsville, LA, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 3.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching 4.7 miles away.
- 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 643 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.57, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #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 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?
643 students attend Ernest Gallet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ernest Gallet Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
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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