Gentilly Terrace Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)33%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)37%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Gentilly Terrace Elementary School?
416 students attend Gentilly Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gentilly Terrace Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentilly Terrace Elementary School?
Gentilly Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gentilly Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Gentilly Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gentilly Terrace Elementary School part of?
Gentilly Terrace Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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