Serving 344 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 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Herod Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
James A. Herod Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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 0.57, 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
#864 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
61%
41%
White
23%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
344 students attend James A. Herod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of James A. Herod Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Herod Elementary School?
James A. Herod Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does James A. Herod Elementary School offer ?
James A. Herod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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