Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford

435 South Jamie Boulevard
Avondale, LA 70094

769 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Henry Ford Middle School is a public educational institution located in Avondale, Louisiana, serving students within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated on South Jamie Boulevard, the school provides a structured academic environment designed to support the developmental needs of middle school students. The facility functions as a key component of the local community, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

Like many schools in the Jefferson Parish area, Henry Ford Middle School emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. The school typically hosts a diverse student body and utilizes a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services to foster an engaging learning atmosphere. Parents and community members often view the school as an integral part of the Avondale neighborhood, providing a centralized hub for youth education and community involvement.

769

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	318
Black	315
Asian	19
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Hispanic
318 (41.4%)
Black
315 (41.0%)
White
93 (12.1%)
Two or More
21 (2.7%)
Asian
19 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)436-2474
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	564
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	82
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	46.9%
Male	408	53.1%

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