North Elementary School
308 West Martin Luther King
Opelousas, LA 70570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(337)942-2629
- North Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- North Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
North Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 64% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 70% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
 | ||
| Black | 100% | 44% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.35 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Landry Parish School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Elementary School is Js Clark Leadership Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Js Clark Leadership Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Js Clark Leadership Academy (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelousas Js Clark Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-10 | 297 students
1.1 miles
1517 Statesman Road
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337)212-3549 1.1 5-10 297 - Opelousas Grolee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 457 students
1.2 miles
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)942-3130 1.2 PK-6 457 - Opelousas Norast Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 486 students
1.2 miles
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)942-5390 1.2 PK-6 486 - Opelousas South Street Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 381 students
1.3 miles
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337)942-8127 1.3 PK-6 381 - Opelousas Opelousas Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 396 students
1.5 miles
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)942-4957 1.5 7-8 396
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Having friends makes the tough times a little bit easier, but sometimes making friends is the hardest thing of all. Keep reading to learn about the importance of friendship for young children and how to help your child make friends.
The results of a new study show that private school education may be no better than public school education. Keep reading to learn more about this study and to learn how to make the right choice between private and public school education for your child.
Each year, millions of students neglect to fill out the FAFSA and, in doing so, miss out on the chance to receive federal student aid. Keep reading to learn why every high school student should apply for financial aid, whether or not they qualify and regardless of their intention to use it.
