The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Math. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Broadmoor Elementary School
Broadmoor Elementary School sits in a well-established residential section of Lafayette, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Lafayette Parish school system. The school is positioned in the southwestern part of the city on Broadmoor Boulevard, an area that is largely suburban in character—tree-lined, with single-family homes and a modest commercial strip nearby—and that reflects Lafayette’s broader mix of older neighborhoods and steady infill development. The city itself is the economic anchor of the Acadiana region, with a diversified economy that has moved beyond its oil-and-gas roots into technology, healthcare, banking, retail, and education. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a major presence in town, and Cajun and Creole cultural traditions are woven into daily life.
Broadmoor Elementary’s enrollment is large relative to many elementary schools, a reflection of its location in a built-out part of town where families have long sent their children. Within Lafayette Parish, the school stands out for its academic outcomes. On Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects—math, English language arts, science, and social studies—places it well above its peers in the parish, landing in the top tier relative to other elementary schools. In math, a strong majority of students met the state’s proficiency benchmark, while in English language arts, a slightly smaller but still solid majority reached that same level. Science and social studies results, while still above the parish average, were somewhat lower than the school’s performance in math and reading, a pattern that is common across many schools. The data available is for a single year, so it is not possible to speak to trends, but the snapshot shows a school performing at a high level.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by sizable groups of Hispanic students, Black students, and Asian students, along with smaller numbers of students who identify as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. A notable share of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a range of economic backgrounds within the school’s attendance zone. The data did not include counts of students with disabilities or English learners, so a fuller picture of the school’s special populations and support services is not available from the reported metrics.
Broadmoor’s housing context is relevant for families considering the area. Home values in the zip code around the school are above both the state and national benchmarks, suggesting that this part of Lafayette carries a premium in the local housing market. Rental prices reflect a similar pattern. The broader Lafayette area has seen steady but modest growth in home values, consistent with the city’s stable population trajectory and ongoing infrastructure investments in drainage and downtown revitalization.
No recent district-level changes, such as boundary adjustments, new program launches, or leadership transitions, were found in public reporting for Lafayette Parish, so the district context is essentially stable from the information available. The school itself has no charter or magnet designation, meaning it operates as a neighborhood public school drawing its students from a defined attendance zone. Title I status was not reported, so it is unclear whether the school receives supplementary federal funding for low-income student support.
For a family considering Broadmoor Elementary, the picture is of a large, high-performing neighborhood school in a part of Lafayette that reflects the city’s established middle-class and professional-class residential fabric. The academic results are strong by parish standards, the student body is varied in its racial and economic makeup, and the surrounding community offers the amenities of a mid-sized city with a strong regional identity. A parent who values a proven academic record and a diverse peer environment would find this school a natural fit. The housing cost is a consideration, as buying or renting in this area sits above what the average American household pays, but it is in line with the more desirable residential zones of Lafayette.
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