- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opelousas, LA
Creswell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Creswell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220156002480
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creswell Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Creswell Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creswell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156002480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Creswell Middle School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 220156002480 · Opelousas, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 11.6:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Creswell Middle School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-16.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Creswell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 162
Creswell Middle School
162 students
What this shows Creswell Middle School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creswell Middle School compares
Creswell Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
White 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Creswell Middle School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creswell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creswell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Opelousas
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creswell Middle School
How many students attend Creswell Middle School?
Creswell Middle School has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creswell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creswell Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creswell Middle School?
81.0% of students at Creswell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creswell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Creswell Middle School is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creswell Middle School?
Creswell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creswell Middle School rank among elementary schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Creswell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Opelousas, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Opelousas on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Creswell Middle School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.