- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opelousas, LA
Park Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001206
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Vista Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Vista Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Vista Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Park Vista Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220156001206 · Opelousas, LA Other · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 13.3:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Park Vista Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Park Vista 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
Park Vista Elementary School
533 students
What this shows Park Vista Elementary School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Vista Elementary School compares
Park Vista 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 66.8%
White 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Park Vista Elementary School is more 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 Park Vista 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Vista 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.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Standard public school
434 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Grolee Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Park Vista Elementary School?
Park Vista Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Vista Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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 Park Vista Elementary School?
77.4% of students at Park Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Vista Elementary School is African American at 66.8% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Vista Elementary School?
Park Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Park Vista Elementary School rank among schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Vista Elementary School ranks #4 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 Park Vista 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.