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Gilbert School

174 First Street
Gilbert, LA 71336
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gilbert School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gilbert School's student population of 405 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Gilbert School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#741 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
32%
28%
42%
18%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
33%
41%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilbert School's ranking?
Gilbert School is ranked #741 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Gilbert School?
405 students attend Gilbert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gilbert School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert School?
Gilbert School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert School offer ?
Gilbert School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilbert School part of?
Gilbert School is part of Franklin Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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