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North Elementary School (Closed 2020)

308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
35-39%
64%
(18-19)
45-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
281 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.

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