Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Tel:
(504)393-8732
- Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #678 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 6% |
| Black | 52% | 44% |
| White | 8% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Livaudais Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Cox Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna George Cox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.4 miles
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)394-5890 0.4 PK-5 387 - Gretna Livaudais Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 698 students
0.5 miles
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)393-7544 0.5 6-8 698 - Gretna Jefferson Rise Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-7 | 242 students
1.0 miles
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)410-5905 1.0 6-7 242 - Gretna Paul J. Solis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 755 students
1.1 miles
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)392-7867 1.1 PK-5 755 - Gretna Terrytown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 546 students
1.4 miles
550 East Forest Lawn Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)376-8928 1.4 PK-5 546
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