Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernest Gallet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- 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 702 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest Gallet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest Gallet Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
14%
41%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 #56 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
702 students attend Ernest Gallet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ernest Gallet Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ernest Gallet Elementary School offer ?
Ernest Gallet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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