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#53 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 4% in state

Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School

Elementary School · Vermilion Parish · Abbeville, LA

A Vermilion Parish elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

19635 Columbus Road, Abbeville, LA 70510

  • Math 56% vs LA 33% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.3% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.7% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$13,778
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
33%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
91%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average352/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,881

Median home value

$150,400

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Vermilion Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cecil Picard Elementary School at MauriceEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–5Not available849Compare →
Dozier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–5Not available571Compare →
Eaton Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–2Not available434Compare →
Indian Bayou Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–5Not available242Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Vermilion Parish

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#3 of 20
District spending per student
$13,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School is listed in Vermilion Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School

Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School is a public elementary school in Abbeville, LA, part of Vermilion Parish, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School

What grades does Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School serve?

Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School?

Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School rank in LA?

Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School ranks #53 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School a charter school?

No, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School a Title I school?

No, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School?

53.7% of students at Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem 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 – 8th
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Vermilion Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 70510)
23,909
Area average commute
30.9 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 70510; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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