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James A. Herod Elementary School

120 Odea Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades 3-5, James A. Herod Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James A. Herod Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James A. Herod Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James A. Herod Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Herod Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#864 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James A. Herod Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of James A. Herod Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James A. Herod Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of James A. Herod Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James A. Herod Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Herod Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Herod Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are James A. Herod Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Herod Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend James A. Herod Elementary School?
340 students attend James A. Herod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of James A. Herod Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Herod Elementary School?
James A. Herod Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does James A. Herod Elementary School offer ?
James A. Herod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is James A. Herod Elementary School part of?
James A. Herod Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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