Enrollment
404
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grolee Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grolee Elementary School
Grolee Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Opelousas, Louisiana, enrolling 404 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.2% of students qualify for free meals, 43% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 208 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Opelousas's public schools, it stands alongside Park Vista Elementary School (533 students): Grolee Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.3:1).
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Grolee Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grolee Elementary School compares
Grolee Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Grolee Elementary School.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grolee Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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