- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opelousas, LA
Opelousas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Opelousas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220156001896
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opelousas Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Opelousas Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opelousas Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Opelousas Middle School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-24.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 220156001896 · Opelousas, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 8.3:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Opelousas Middle School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-24.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Opelousas 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 132
Opelousas Middle School
132 students
What this shows Opelousas Middle School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opelousas Middle School compares
Opelousas 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 51% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.9%
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
91
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 68.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White 3.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Opelousas Middle 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 Opelousas 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 | 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opelousas 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opelousas Middle School
How many students attend Opelousas Middle School?
Opelousas Middle School has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 51% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 47% 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 Opelousas Middle School?
91.9% of students at Opelousas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opelousas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Opelousas Middle School is African American at 90.9% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opelousas Middle School?
Opelousas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Opelousas Middle School rank among elementary schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Opelousas Middle School ranks #3 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 Opelousas 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.