Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School

Vermilion Parish
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
243 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elementary School, located on Columbus Road in Abbeville, Louisiana, serves as a rural educational hub within the Vermilion Parish School District. Situated in the southern reaches of the parish, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education for students in the surrounding agricultural and coastal areas. Its location reflects the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of Vermilion Parish, where the school serves as a central point for families living in the Forked Island and Esther-Broussard regions.

As an elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development during a child's formative years. Like other schools in the district, it focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for their transition into middle school while emphasizing the values and heritage of the Acadiana region. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused environment, Forked Island/E. Broussard Elementary works to provide personalized attention and a supportive learning culture for its student body.
243
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    226 (93.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Vermilion Parish
Phone: (337)642-9100
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Seventh Ward Elementary School
Vermilion Parish
163 Students
12012 Audubon Road
Abbeville, LA 70510 (5.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th