Serving 246 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#70 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
1%
41%
White
94%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 #70 out of 1,251 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 Morehouse Magnet School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
246 students attend Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School offer ?
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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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