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Park Vista Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Landry Parish · Opelousas, LA
A St. Landry Parish elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 2059, Opelousas, LA 70571
- Math 34% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Vista Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Park Vista 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,414/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Landry Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Northeast Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Opelousas Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Grolee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #22 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
Park Vista Elementary School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Vista Elementary School
Park Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Opelousas, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,012 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Vista Elementary School
What grades does Park Vista Elementary School serve?
Park Vista Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Park Vista Elementary School?
Park Vista Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Vista Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Vista Elementary School rank in LA?
Park Vista Elementary School ranks #1,012 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Park Vista Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Vista Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Park Vista Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Vista Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Vista Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Vista Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Vista Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Vista Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Vista Elementary School?
80.5% of students at Park Vista 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
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (337) 942-7456
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.
- 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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