Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Forked Island/E. Broussard Elementary School serves the southern part of Abbeville, LA, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 745 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 31.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School's ranking?
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School often compared to?
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like N.s.u. Middle Lab School, Erath Middle School, Morehouse Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School?
243 students attend Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School?
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School offer ?
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School part of?
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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