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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.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Graduation Rate
78%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Rideau Street
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Brother J. Rd.
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2215
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2215
Grades: K-4
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Arnaudville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 West Railroad Ave.
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Grades: 5-8
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
Eunice High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 South Bobcat Drive
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-3011
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #77.
Leonville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3774 Hwy. 31
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Krotz Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Division Street
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Port Barre Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 O G Track Rd.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 West Dean Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-4121
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-4121
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Port Barre High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #1212.
Port Barre Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #1414.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Grades: 5-8
| 209 students
Rank: #1515.
Eunice Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 West Oak Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1616.
Beau Chene High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7076 Hwy. 93
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #1717.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #1818.
Cankton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Rank: #1919.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #2020.
Grand Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #2121.
Lawtell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 School Rd.
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #2222.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: #2323.
Eunice Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South 9th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2380
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2380
Grades: K-4
| 220 students
Rank: #2424.
Central Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 S. Martin Luther King Driv
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5895
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5895
Grades: 5-6
| 282 students
Rank: #2525.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Grades: 5-6
| 207 students
Rank: #2626.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #2727.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Rank: #2828.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: #2929.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #3030.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
Rank: #3131.
Opelousas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Grades: 5-6
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecole Saint-landry
Charter School
671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Grades: K-3
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
421 South 10th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
605 Buhot Street
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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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