- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opelousas, LA
Grolee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grolee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001186
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grolee Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grolee Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grolee Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Grolee Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220156001186 · Opelousas, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 15:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Grolee Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Grolee Elementary 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
Grolee Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Grolee Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grolee Elementary School compares
Grolee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.8%
White 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Grolee Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Grolee Elementary 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 | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grolee Elementary 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 other schools in Opelousas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Park Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Standard public school
434 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Standard public school
289 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary School
Standard public school
232 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grolee Elementary School
How many students attend Grolee Elementary School?
Grolee Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grolee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grolee Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Grolee Elementary School?
89.2% of students at Grolee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grolee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grolee Elementary School is African American at 92.8% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grolee Elementary School?
Grolee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grolee Elementary School rank among schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Grolee Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 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 schools in Opelousas on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Grolee Elementary 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.