Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Vista Elementary School serves the southwest part of Opelousas, LA, covering an area of approximately 21.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges being about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Vista Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A School of Learning for All Students.
School Rankings
Park Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Vista Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Park Vista Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Park Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Park Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Barre Middle School, Leonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Park Vista Elementary School?
533 students attend Park Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Park Vista Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Vista Elementary School?
Park Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Vista Elementary School offer ?
Park Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Vista Elementary School part of?
Park Vista Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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