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School Comparison

J.F. Gauthier School
vs.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

J.F. Gauthier School
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
  • J.F. Gauthier School reported a higher students per counselor than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (455:1 vs. 294:1).
  • W. Smith Jr. Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than J.F. Gauthier School (26 vs. 10).
  • J.F. Gauthier School reported a higher chronically absent students than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (69 vs. 60).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

J.F. Gauthier School reported a higher chronically absent students than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (69 vs. 60).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

J.F. Gauthier School reported a higher gifted & talented than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (4 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

W. Smith Jr. Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than J.F. Gauthier School (26 vs. 10).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

J.F. Gauthier School reported a higher students per counselor than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (455:1 vs. 294:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
J.F. Gauthier School
$13,985.99
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
$13,985.99
Local revenue share
J.F. Gauthier School
40.1%
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
40.1%
State revenue share
J.F. Gauthier School
39.8%
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
39.8%
Federal revenue share
J.F. Gauthier School
20.1%
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
20.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
J.F. Gauthier School
18%
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
18%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
St. Bernard Parish
$57,638
St. Bernard Parish
$57,638
Poverty rate
St. Bernard Parish
22.6%
St. Bernard Parish
22.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Bernard Parish
17.2%
St. Bernard Parish
17.2%
Unemployment rate
St. Bernard Parish
4.7%
St. Bernard Parish
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.