ERNEST GALLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ernest Gallet Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Youngsville, LA with about 913 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Ernest Gallet Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Ernest Gallet Elementary School at (337) 521-7690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7690
ERNEST GALLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Youngsville, LA with about 913 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 913
- Teachers:
- 47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 913 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ERNEST GALLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Black or African American
- 17.6%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.