Enrollment
533
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Vista Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Vista Elementary School
Park Vista Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Opelousas, Louisiana, enrolling 533 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #149.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Opelousas's public schools, it stands alongside Js Clark Leadership Academy (434 students): Park Vista Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Park Vista 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 Park Vista Elementary School compares
Park Vista 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,050
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Park Vista 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 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
- 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.
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
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 (~533 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Park Vista Elementary School a good school?
Park Vista Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 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.
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