James A. Herod Elementary School

Summary:

James A. Herod Elementary School is a public elementary school in Abbeville, Louisiana, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the Vermilion Parish school district, which is ranked 14 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While James A. Herod Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (63.82%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a majority white student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's performance on LEAP tests is generally lower than the Vermilion Parish and Louisiana averages, particularly in mathematics and social studies. Additionally, James A. Herod Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.65% to 89.71% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Vermilion Parish district, such as Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice and Seventh Ward Elementary School, significantly outperform James A. Herod Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates, higher SchoolDigger rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These disparities suggest that addressing the underlying issues, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the racial composition of the student body, could be crucial for improving student outcomes at James A. Herod Elementary School.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 120 Odea Street
       Abbeville, LA  70510


(337) 893-4258

District: Vermilion Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,156 Help


Students who attend James A. Herod Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    J.H. Williams Middle School
High:    Abbeville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.8%
White:
20.6%
Asian:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Compare Details James A. Herod Elementary School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Vermilion Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.8%), White (20.6%), Asian (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James A. Herod Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Vermilion Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James A. Herod Elementary School is $16,156, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Vermilion Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James A. Herod Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks James A. Herod Elementary School 444th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See James A. Herod Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Vermilion Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Vermilion Parish 14th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James A. Herod Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 47.03 422nd 725 41.8%
2008 43.76 452nd 743 39.2%
2009 32.49 540th 738 26.8%
2010 26.41 583rd 736 20.8%
2011 28.49 586th 766 23.5%
2012 19.12 668th 764 12.6%
2013 20.01 679th 772 12.0%
2014 24.63 635th 777 18.3%
2015 18.77 681st 792 14.0%
2016 17.50 658th 742 11.3%
2017 19.18 642nd 739 13.1%
2018 15.65 626th 728 14.0%
2019 36.98 496th 731 32.1%
2021 32.41 493rd 729 32.4%
2022 32.73 509th 727 30.0%
2023 34.00 496th 730 32.1%
2024 38.55 444th 675 34.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.52 43rd 44 2.3%
2019 22.01 41st 46 10.9%
2021 40.91 27th 45 40.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.68 247th 333 25.8%
2021 35.77 205th 306 33.0%
2022 26.54 244th 307 20.5%
2023 53.09 129th 296 56.4%
2024 36.14 143rd 208 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.73 546th 682 19.9%
2019 38.19 477th 697 31.6%
2021 37.45 457th 719 36.4%
2022 36.41 485th 724 33.0%
2023 38.72 458th 723 36.7%
2024 41.27 429th 674 36.4%
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Rank History for Female students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.01 444th 684 35.1%
2021 33.86 480th 705 31.9%
2022 30.89 522nd 701 25.5%
2023 25.74 560th 705 20.6%
2024 29.24 482nd 635 24.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.01 189th 281 32.7%
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Rank History for Male students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.41 523rd 696 24.9%
2021 35.56 461st 704 34.5%
2022 38.42 451st 712 36.7%
2023 42.66 427th 713 40.1%
2024 32.57 480th 651 26.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.01 10th 12 16.7%
2019 41.36 11th 16 31.3%
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Rank History for African American students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.82 421st 547 23.0%
2019 38.77 376th 559 32.7%
2021 35.77 362nd 564 35.8%
2022 42.52 321st 562 42.9%
2023 43.46 320th 570 43.9%
2024 43.33 297th 509 41.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 118th 168 29.8%
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Rank History for White students at James A. Herod Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.28 487th 516 5.6%
2019 22.68 456th 517 11.8%
2021 29.94 414th 522 20.7%
2022 20.18 464th 517 10.3%
2023 12.78 483rd 518 6.8%
2024 21.81 391st 434 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for James A. Herod Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 489 489
1990 240 263 28 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 230 271 34 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 305 352 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1993 336 394 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 302 379 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1995 264 369 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 264 369 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 284 354 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1998 239 335 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1999 228 311 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 203 322 19 5 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 189 343 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 188 319 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 188 319 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 176 310 25 8 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 155 319 31 9 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 173 338 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 190 330 31 13 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2008 175 349 37 12 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 173 428 40 14 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2010 131 398 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2011 126 394 17 12 0 0 37 0 586
2012 120 390 23 27 0 0 35 0 595
2013 104 378 23 27 0 0 24 0 556
2014 90 348 21 29 0 0 24 0 512
2015 80 330 19 33 0 0 35 0 497
2016 71 301 7 29 0 0 30 0 438
2017 88 291 27 22 0 0 27 0 455
2018 85 279 26 24 0 0 30 0 444
2019 79 242 27 19 0 0 33 0 400
2020 80 243 21 23 1 0 35 0 403
2021 74 236 20 16 2 0 28 0 376
2022 68 205 17 19 1 0 24 0 334
2023 70 217 21 15 0 0 17 0 340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James A. Herod Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 26.0 18.8 72.8
1990 531 29.0 18.3 69.1
1991 536 27.0 19.8 75.7
1992 677 40.0 16.9 70.8
1993 750 41.0 18.3 80.1
1994 693 44.0 15.8 79.9
1995 644 42.0 15.3 70.8
1996 644 42.0 15.3 70.8
1997 653 42.0 15.5 66.9
1998 596 42.0 14.2 71.1
1999 564 41.0 13.8 83.3
2000 551 40.0 13.8 84.9
2001 554 40.0 13.9 86.3
2002 527 40.0 13.2 83.3
2003 527 40.0 13.2 83.3
2004 519 37.1 14.0 85.2
2005 514 42.3 12.2 88.3
2006 547 42.5 12.9 81.4
2007 564 44.9 12.6 87.9
2008 573 48.1 11.9 85.9
2009 655 46.5 14.1 91
2010 564 47.6 11.8 93.4
2011 586 49.7 11.7 93.7
2012 595 50.7 11.7 93.4
2013 556 46.7 11.9 92.4
2014 512 43.7 11.7 92.8
2015 497 44.0 11.2 90.5
2016 438 53.0 8.2 85.4
2017 455 47.2 9.6 92.3
2018 444 31.8 13.9 73
2019 400 31.4 12.7 82.8
2020 403 30.4 13.2 85.9
2021 376 31.4 11.9 78.2
2022 334 28.9 11.5 73.7
2023 340 26.9 12.6 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James A. Herod Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 26.0 18.8 72.8
1990 531 29.0 18.3 69.1
1991 536 27.0 19.8 75.7
1992 677 40.0 16.9 70.8
1993 750 41.0 18.3 80.1
1994 693 44.0 15.8 79.9
1995 644 42.0 15.3 70.8
1996 644 42.0 15.3 70.8
1997 653 42.0 15.5 66.9
1998 596 42.0 14.2 71.1
1999 564 41.0 13.8 83.3
2000 551 40.0 13.8 84.9
2001 554 40.0 13.9 86.3
2002 527 40.0 13.2 83.3
2003 527 40.0 13.2 83.3
2004 519 37.1 14.0 85.2
2005 514 42.3 12.2 88.3
2006 547 42.5 12.9 81.4
2007 564 44.9 12.6 87.9
2008 573 48.1 11.9 85.9
2009 655 46.5 14.1 91
2010 564 47.6 11.8 93.4
2011 586 49.7 11.7 93.7
2012 595 50.7 11.7 93.4
2013 556 46.7 11.9 92.4
2014 512 43.7 11.7 92.8
2015 497 44.0 11.2 90.5
2016 438 53.0 8.2 85.4
2017 455 47.2 9.6 92.3
2018 444 31.8 13.9 73
2019 400 31.4 12.7 82.8
2020 403 30.4 13.2 85.9
2021 376 31.4 11.9 78.2
2022 334 28.9 11.5 73.7
2023 340 26.9 12.6 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James A. Herod Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,793
2018 $11,323
2019 $12,255
2020 $11,690
2021 $13,842
2022 $16,156

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James A. Herod Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 496th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 496th of 730 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (James A. Herod Elementary School)6564
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermilion Parish)8283
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James A. Herod Elementary School)6858
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermilion Parish)8681
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (James A. Herod Elementary School)4138
 3%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Vermilion Parish)6057
 3%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (James A. Herod Elementary School)4960
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vermilion Parish)8184
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James A. Herod Elementary School)6656
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermilion Parish)8582
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (James A. Herod Elementary School)3738
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Vermilion Parish)6766
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (James A. Herod Elementary School)5241
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James A. Herod Elementary School)6860
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermilion Parish)8485
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (James A. Herod Elementary School)4118
 23%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Vermilion Parish)6659
 7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400340
 15%
African American242217
 10.3%
American Indian00
Asian2721
 22.2%
Hispanic1915
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White7970
 11.4%
Two or More Races3317
 48.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%89.7%
 7%


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Students who attend James A. Herod Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J.H. Williams Middle School
High : Abbeville High School

James A. Herod Elementary School ranks 444th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended James A. Herod Elementary School.

Students at James A. Herod Elementary School are 64% African American, 21% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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