- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abbeville, LA
James a. Herod Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James a. Herod Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220180001394
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a. Herod Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James a. Herod Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Herod Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Abbeville, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
James a. Herod Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220180001394 · Abbeville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 11:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Vermilion High School (790 students)
James a. Herod Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
James a. Herod Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Vermilio
North Vermilion High School
790 students
- Leblanc Elemen
Leblanc Elementary School
624 students
- Cecil Picard E
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
592 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High School
569 students
- Erath High Sch
Erath High School
557 students
- This school 285
James a. Herod Elementary School
285 students
What this shows James a. Herod Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a. Herod Elementary School compares
James a. Herod Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
White 18.6%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, James a. Herod Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Vermilion Parish reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James a. Herod Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a. Herod Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about James a. Herod Elementary School
How many students attend James a. Herod Elementary School?
James a. Herod Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abbeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a. Herod Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a. Herod Elementary School is 11:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James a. Herod Elementary School?
89.4% of students at James a. Herod Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a. Herod Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James a. Herod Elementary School is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Abbeville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a. Herod Elementary School?
James a. Herod Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James a. Herod Elementary School rank among public schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Herod Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Abbeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abbeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vermilion Parish?
Besides James a. Herod Elementary School, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice (592 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.