St. Landry Parish School District

1013 Creswell Lane
Opelousas, LA 70570-5821
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

St. Landry Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 11,980 students in St. Landry Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. Landry Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
34 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
11,980 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
931 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. Landry Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#65 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
34%
37%
42%
18%
27%
78%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
55%
41%
% White
37%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,411 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,806 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,411
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,806
$14,514

Best St. Landry Parish School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Gr: 7-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
235 Rideau Street
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Brother J. Rd.
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2215
Gr: K-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Arnaudville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 West Railroad Ave.
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Eunice High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 South Bobcat Drive
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Leonville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3774 Hwy. 31
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Krotz Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
445 Division Street
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Port Barre Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
199 O G Track Rd.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Gr: PK-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 West Dean Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-4121
Gr: K-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Port Barre High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Port Barre Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Gr: 5-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Eunice Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
751 West Oak Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Gr: 7-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Beau Chene High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7076 Hwy. 93
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Cankton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Lawtell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 School Rd.
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Eunice Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
451 South 9th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2380
Gr: K-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Central Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 S. Martin Luther King Driv
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5895
Gr: 5-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Gr: 5-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2828.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Gr: 9-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Opelousas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Gr: 5-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecole Saint-landry
Charter School
671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Gr: K-3 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
421 South 10th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
605 Buhot Street
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Landry Parish School District?
St. Landry Parish School District manages 34 public schools serving 11,980 students.
What is the rank of St.ndry Parish School District?
St.ndry Parish School District is ranked #70 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St.ndry Parish School District?
55% of St.ndry Parish School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St.ndry Parish School District?
St.ndry Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is St.ndry Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,806 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 34 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,980 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 78% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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