- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opelousas, LA
Plaisance Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plaisance Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220156002007
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plaisance Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plaisance Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plaisance Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Plaisance Middle School shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220156002007 · Opelousas, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 12.6:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Plaisance Middle School shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Plaisance 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 176
Plaisance Middle School
176 students
What this shows Plaisance Middle School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plaisance Middle School compares
Plaisance 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 68.2%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Plaisance Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Plaisance 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plaisance 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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plaisance Middle School
How many students attend Plaisance Middle School?
Plaisance Middle School has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaisance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaisance Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% 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 Plaisance Middle School?
69.1% of students at Plaisance Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plaisance Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plaisance Middle School is African American at 68.2% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plaisance Middle School?
Plaisance Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Plaisance Middle School rank among elementary schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Plaisance Middle School ranks #1 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 Plaisance 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.