St. Landry Parish School District
School District · Opelousas, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
32
16 elem, 9 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,349
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
32
16 elem, 9 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,349
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating St. Landry Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Landry Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Elementary School
Eunice · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#42 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,349
$741 vs Louisiana median
District size
11,980 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
St. Landry Parish ranks #42 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. St. Landry Parish's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 31 schools. Its top-rated schools are Palmetto Elementary School (9.1/10), Grand Prairie Elementary School (8.8/10), and East Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among St. Landry Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Landry Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (31 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmetto Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Grand Prairie Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | East Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Creswell Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Krotz Springs Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Port Barre Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Washington Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Arnaudville Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Eunice High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 32 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Landry Parish
St. Landry Parish is a Opelousas, Louisiana school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 11,980 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $14,349 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, St. Landry Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palmetto Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, St. Landry Parish students show an average math proficiency of 49.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. Landry Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Landry Parish with test data.
Schools in St. Landry Parish
32 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Opelousas
- Total Enrollment
- 11,980
- Teachers (FTE)
- 928
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Landry Parish?
St. Landry Parish has 32 schools in total — 16 elementary, 9 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Landry Parish?
The average composite rating for St. Landry Parish is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. Landry Parish?
St. Landry Parish spends $14,349 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Landry Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Landry Parish is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Landry Parish?
Palmetto Elementary School is the highest-rated school in St. Landry Parish with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in St. Landry Parish?
Across schools in St. Landry Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Landry Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
St. Landry Parish has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 32 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
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Compare St. Landry Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lafayette Parish (44)
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- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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