Thomas Gibbs Elementary School serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
n/a
11%

Black
93%
41%

White
6%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thomas Gibbs Elementary School?
140 students attend Thomas Gibbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Thomas Gibbs Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Gibbs Elementary School?
Thomas Gibbs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Gibbs Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Gibbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Gibbs Elementary School part of?
Thomas Gibbs Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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