Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.f. Gauthier School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: J.F. Gauthier School serves the southwest part of Saint Bernard, LA, covering an area of approximately 153.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located up to 25.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.f. Gauthier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
J.f. Gauthier School's student population of 500 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
J.f. Gauthier School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.f. Gauthier 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
#264 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)13.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. 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 J.f. Gauthier School's ranking?
J.f. Gauthier School is ranked #264 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are J.f. Gauthier School often compared to?
J.f. Gauthier Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph J. Davies Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.f. Gauthier School?
500 students attend J.f. Gauthier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of J.f. Gauthier School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.f. Gauthier School?
J.f. Gauthier School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does J.f. Gauthier School offer ?
J.f. Gauthier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.f. Gauthier School part of?
J.f. Gauthier School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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