J.F. GAUTHIER SCHOOL
J.F. Gauthier School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Bernard Parish school district, located in St. Bernard, LA with about 540 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 30 teachers, J.F. Gauthier School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
J.F. Gauthier Elementary School, located in St. Bernard, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. Situated on LA Highway 46, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, catering to students in their early academic years. The institution focuses on creating a supportive environment that prioritizes core curriculum standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.
The school is recognized for its commitment to academic growth and community engagement. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, J.F. Gauthier strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. As a central part of the St. Bernard Parish district, the school plays a vital role in the regional education landscape, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success.
For more information, contact J.F. Gauthier School at (504) 272-0700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
St. Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
J.F. GAUTHIER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in St. Bernard, LA with about 540 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Bernard Parish
- Total Students:
- 540
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 540 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J.F. GAUTHIER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.