Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School serves the northeast part of Gretna, LA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#687 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-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 Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School's ranking?
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is ranked #687 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School often compared to?
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Cox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School?
615 students attend Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School?
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School offer ?
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School part of?
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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