James A. Herod Elementary School
Abbeville, LA · Elementary School · Grades 3-5
Performance Overview
About This School
James A. Herod Elementary School is a elementary school located in Abbeville, Louisiana. The school serves 340 students in grades 3-5.
With a DataScore of 40/100 (D), James A. Herod Elementary School performs below the state average for Louisiana. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
James A. Herod Elementary School has a DataScore of 40/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
James A. Herod Elementary School has 340 students enrolled in grades 3-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
James A. Herod Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
James A. Herod Elementary School is part of the Vermilion Parish in Abbeville, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.