Ernest Gallet Elementary School

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ernest Gallet Elementary School, located in Youngsville, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. Catering to students in the primary grades, the school is deeply integrated into the growing Youngsville community. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

The school is recognized for its commitment to both rigorous academics and character development. Beyond the standard curriculum, Ernest Gallet Elementary frequently emphasizes community engagement and parent involvement, which are hallmarks of the local school culture. By utilizing its location in a family-oriented suburb, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the traditions and values of the Youngsville area.

643

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	46
Black	139
Asian	31
Two or More	24
American Indian	6

White
397 (61.7%)
Black
139 (21.6%)
Hispanic
46 (7.2%)
Asian
31 (4.8%)
Two or More
24 (3.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)

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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7690
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 46

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	49.3%
Male	326	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)