Very Good
#227 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 18% in state
Belle Place Elementary School
Elementary School · Iberia Parish · New Iberia, LA
An Iberia Parish elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
411 LeBourgeois Road, New Iberia, LA 70563
- Math 39% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Place Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Belle Place Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Iberia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,555
Median home value
$190,700
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lewis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Highland Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Acadiana Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Magnolia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iberia Parish
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 of 23
- District spending per student
- $12,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Place Elementary School is listed in Iberia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Place Elementary School
Belle Place Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Iberia, LA, part of Iberia Parish, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Place Elementary School
What grades does Belle Place Elementary School serve?
Belle Place Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Belle Place Elementary School?
Belle Place Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Place Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Place Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Place Elementary School rank in LA?
Belle Place Elementary School ranks #227 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Belle Place Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Place Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Place Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Place Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Belle Place Elementary School a charter school?
No, Belle Place Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Place Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Belle Place Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Place Elementary School?
47.4% of students at Belle Place Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Iberia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (337) 369-3738
- Area population (ZIP 70563)
- 19,947
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70563; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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