Top Rankings
St. Landry Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 10,982 students in St. Landry Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. Landry Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
34 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
10,982 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
925 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Landry Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Graduation Rate
78%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
54%
42%
% White
37%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,720 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,061 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,720
$16,127
Spending / Student
$15,061
$15,423
Best St. Landry Parish School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Rideau Street
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Brother J. Rd.
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2215
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2215
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Arnaudville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 West Railroad Ave.
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Eunice High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 South Bobcat Drive
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-3011
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Leonville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3774 Hwy. 31
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Krotz Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Division Street
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Port Barre Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 O G Track Rd.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Gr: PK-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 West Dean Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-4121
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-4121
Gr: K-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Port Barre High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Port Barre Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Eunice Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 West Oak Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Beau Chene High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7076 Hwy. 93
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Cankton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Lawtell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 School Rd.
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Eunice Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South 9th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2380
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2380
Gr: K-4 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Central Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 S. Martin Luther King Driv
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5895
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5895
Gr: 5-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Gr: 5-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2828.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Gr: 7-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Opelousas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Gr: 5-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecole Saint-landry
Charter School
671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 510-3022
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 510-3022
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
421 South 10th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
605 Buhot Street
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-7360
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Landry Parish School District?
St. Landry Parish School District manages 34 public schools serving 10,982 students.
What is the rank of St.ndry Parish School District?
St.ndry Parish School District is ranked #70 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St.ndry Parish School District?
54% of St.ndry Parish School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St.ndry Parish School District?
St.ndry Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is St.ndry Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,061 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
