Creswell Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Creswell Elementary School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(12-13)
30-34%
67%
(12-13)
50-54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Creswell Elementary School?
216 students attend Creswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Creswell Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creswell Elementary School?
Creswell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creswell Elementary School offer ?
Creswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Creswell Elementary School part of?
Creswell Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.

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