At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
556.5
J.F. Gauthier School: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about J.F. Gauthier School
J.F. Gauthier School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in St. Bernard. It is one of 12 current school records connected to St. Bernard Parish. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J.F. Gauthier School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.8%
- Hispanic20%
- Black13.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Bernard Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chalmette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Arabi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
583 reported students
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Lacoste Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
333 reported students
Public schools near J.F. Gauthier School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Smith Jr. Elementary School Elementary · St. Bernard Parish | PK–05 | 333 | 2.3 mi |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School Elementary · St. Bernard Parish | PK–05 | 593 | 5.8 mi |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School Elementary · Plaquemines Parish | 02–04 | 543 | 6.7 mi |
| Belle Chasse Primary School Elementary · Plaquemines Parish | PK–01 | 395 | 6.8 mi |
| Lacoste Elementary School Elementary · St. Bernard Parish | PK–05 | 621 | 6.9 mi |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School Elementary · St. Bernard Parish | PK–05 | 583 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J.F. Gauthier School
What grades does J.F. Gauthier School serve?
J.F. Gauthier School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Bernard Parish.
How many students attend J.F. Gauthier School?
J.F. Gauthier School reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J.F. Gauthier School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 500 students and 31.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J.F. Gauthier School a public, charter, or magnet school?
J.F. Gauthier School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Bernard Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J.F. Gauthier School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is J.F. Gauthier School in?
J.F. Gauthier School is part of St. Bernard Parish, based in Chalmette, LA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J.F. Gauthier School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (2.3 mi), Joseph J. Davies Elementary School (5.8 mi), Belle Chasse Elementary School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.