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5.6 avg / 10

St. Landry Parish School District

School District · Opelousas, Louisiana

Students: 11,980
Teachers (FTE): 928

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

32

16 elem, 9 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,349

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#58 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,349

$741 vs Louisiana median

District size

11,980 students

Much larger than Louisiana median

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 5.6/10, St. Landry Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is East Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, St. Landry Parish students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.

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

Math Proficiency 33.2%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in St. Landry Parish with test data.

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 5.6/10. 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?

East Elementary School is the highest-rated school in St. Landry Parish with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in St. Landry Parish?

Across schools in St. Landry Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. 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 5.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
33.2%
ELA Proficiency
44.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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