Vidrine Elementary School (Closed 2024)

5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vidrine Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
#481 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
32%
34%
47%
42%
21%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
45%
41%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vidrine Elementary School's ranking?
Vidrine Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Vidrine Elementary School?
377 students attend Vidrine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Vidrine Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vidrine Elementary School?
Vidrine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vidrine Elementary School offer ?
Vidrine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vidrine Elementary School part of?
Vidrine Elementary School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.

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