The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in Math. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Daspit Road Elementary School
Daspit Road Elementary School is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through sixth grade in New Iberia, the parish seat of Iberia Parish. It is part of the Iberia Parish school system. The school is not a charter or magnet, and it serves a single campus on Daspit Road in a residential part of the city. Because it ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate or high school outcomes to report; the relevant academic measures come from Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments for grades three through six.
On the most recent state tests, the school’s proficiency rates across subjects show a varied picture. Math had the highest share of students reaching the proficient or advanced level, followed by English language arts. Science and social studies proficiency rates were lower, with about a quarter of students meeting the bar in social studies and a slightly smaller share in science. The participation rate on these assessments was very high, meaning nearly every enrolled student took the tests, which gives a complete picture of performance. Only one year of assessment data is available for this school, so there is no trend line to judge whether scores are moving up or down.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest group, with Black students representing a substantial share, followed by students who identify as two or more races, Asian, and Hispanic. A very small number of American Indian or Alaska Native students are also enrolled. The economic context is notable: a large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families face financial challenges. This often means the school serves a population with higher needs for academic support, nutrition programs, and wraparound services. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
New Iberia itself is a city with a historic downtown along Bayou Teche, a mix of small businesses and agriculture, especially sugar cane. Major food-production heritage brands like Tabasco sauce and Trappey’s Hot Sauce are part of the local economy. The population has been declining in recent decades, and no major new housing developments were identified in publicly available information. Home values in the area are below the state median, and the housing market is relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks. For a family, this means buying a home is more accessible than in many parts of the country, though the local job market may be limited to certain industries.
The Iberia Parish district did not have any major recent changes or initiatives surfaced in a search, so the school likely operates within a stable, existing framework. There is no information on program offerings such as gifted, magnet, or career pathways because the school’s grade band ends before those typically begin. A parent looking at Daspit Road Elementary will find a school of moderate size for an elementary that runs from PK through sixth grade, serving a diverse and economically mixed student body. Academic performance is mixed, with math stronger than other subjects, and the lower science and social studies results are worth a conversation with the school about curriculum and support. The school’s high test participation rate shows strong engagement, and the affordability of the area may appeal to families looking for a lower-cost place to live in south Louisiana.
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