G.T. Woods School

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

G.T. Woods Elementary School is a public school located in Kenner, Louisiana, serving students in the Jefferson Parish School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local community, focusing on primary education and the developmental needs of young learners. As part of a large school district, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while working to provide a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and social skills for its diverse student body.

The school is known for its role in the Kenner community, providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development. Like many schools in the Jefferson Parish system, G.T. Woods focuses on preparing students for middle school transitions by utilizing standardized testing benchmarks and extracurricular opportunities to engage pupils. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, reflecting the evolving educational goals of the Greater New Orleans area.

375

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G.T. Woods School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	210
Black	148
Asian	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
210 (56.0%)
Black
148 (39.5%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
White
5 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)466-6252
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 19

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G.T. Woods School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G.T. Woods School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	49.3%
Male	190	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)