Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Tel:
(504) 393-8732
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School serves 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School's student population of 624 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 624 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #756 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 7% |
| Black | 47% | 43% |
| White | 10% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 426 students
0.4 miles
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890 0.4 PK-5 426 - Gretna Livaudais Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 706 students
0.5 miles
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544 0.5 6-8 706 - Gretna Jefferson Rise Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 359 students
1.0 miles
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905 1.0 6-8 359 - Gretna Paul J. Solis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 766 students
1.1 miles
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867 1.1 PK-5 766 - Gretna Terrytown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
1.4 miles
550 East Forest Lawn Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 376-8928 1.4 PK-5 557
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