Below Average
#1088 of 1,288 schools in LA
Grolee Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Landry Parish · Opelousas, LA
A St. Landry Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1540 West Grolee Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
- Math 17% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grolee Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grolee Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Opelousas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,276
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$764/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Js Clark Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| St. Landry Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Opelousas Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | Not available | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Landry Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #27 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grolee Elementary School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grolee Elementary School
Grolee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Opelousas, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 453 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,088 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grolee Elementary School
What grades does Grolee Elementary School serve?
Grolee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Grolee Elementary School?
Grolee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grolee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grolee Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grolee Elementary School rank in LA?
Grolee Elementary School ranks #1,088 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Grolee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grolee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grolee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grolee Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grolee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grolee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grolee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grolee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grolee Elementary School?
91.6% of students at Grolee Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (337) 942-3130
- Area population (ZIP 70570)
- 37,188
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70570; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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