Meaux Elementary School

12419 La Highway 696
Abbeville, LA 70510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meaux 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 55-59% (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 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : Meaux Elementary School serves the northeast part of Abbeville, LA, covering an area of approximately 35 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edges being around 4.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meaux Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Meaux Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Meaux 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 Meaux Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#94 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
34%
65-69%
42%
40-44%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
10%
42%
White
78%
41%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.38
(22-23)
11.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meaux Elementary School's ranking?
Meaux Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Meaux Elementary School often compared to?
Meaux Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Park Elementary School, Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Meaux Elementary School?
281 students attend Meaux Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Meaux Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meaux Elementary School?
Meaux Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meaux Elementary School offer ?
Meaux Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meaux Elementary School part of?
Meaux Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : Meaux Elementary School serves the northeast part of Abbeville, LA, covering an area of approximately 35 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edges being around 4.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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