The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural pocket of Vermilion Parish. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it sits near the community of Abbeville, the parish seat. Because the school stops at grade eight, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and the academic data that is available covers only the grades that Louisiana tests.
On the state’s LEAP 2025 assessments, the school’s results are mixed across subjects. In English language arts, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above, and math results were similar, with most students reaching that bar as well. Social studies performance was closer to the midpoint, with about half of students meeting the proficiency threshold. Science was a notably softer area, with a smaller share of students scoring at the proficient level or above. A parent considering this school may want to ask the school how it approaches science instruction and whether any targeted support is available for students who struggle in that subject. Participation rates on the tests were very high, which means the results reflect nearly every enrolled student in the tested grades and give a reliable picture of overall performance. Only one year of data is available here, so there is no trend line to show improvement or decline over time.
The student body is small, and the demographic profile is quite homogeneous: the large majority of students are white, with very small numbers of students identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or multiracial. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that the school serves a population with significant economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a family with a child who has an individualized education plan or is learning English should check directly with the school about the supports available.
The school is part of the Vermilion Parish school district, and the district’s public record did not turn up any recent major changes such as boundary rezonings, program cuts, or leadership transitions that would be immediately relevant to a parent. The lack of such news is itself a signal of stability, though families should still monitor local school board meetings for any emerging developments.
Abbeville itself is an agricultural trade hub in Cajun country, with an economy built around rice, sugarcane, seafood processing, and oil-field services. The downtown retains a historic French Provincial street layout, with a central square, courthouse, and the Vermilion River running through it. The city’s population has been declining modestly in recent years, and the housing market reflects that pattern: home values are below the national median and have seen a slight year-over-year dip. For a family moving to the area, the cost of housing is relatively low, and the school’s zip code offers an affordable entry point into the parish. The broader parish has a mix of small towns and unincorporated communities, and the school draws from a rural attendance zone that includes the Forked Island area east of Abbeville.
For a family weighing this school, the key considerations are straightforward. Academically, the school posts solid results in reading and math, with room for improvement in science. The population is small and largely homogenous, which may matter to families looking for diversity in the peer environment. The school serves all elementary and middle grades in one building, which can mean continuity for students through eighth grade, but it also means there is no separate middle-school campus experience. The community is rural, economically modest, and culturally rooted in Cajun traditions, with a slow population decline that suggests limited new housing construction or rapid growth. A parent who values a stable, small school in a low-cost rural area with above-average ELA and math proficiency will find this a reasonable fit. A parent who wants a wide array of advanced courses, a diverse student body, or a growing community with new amenities will likely want to look further.
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