Enrollment
315
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 220032602525 Charter school
St. Landry Charter School — Opelousas, LA
Federal NCES profile for St. Landry Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: St. Landry Primary School Incl. · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Landry Charter School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
St. Landry Charter School reports 315 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% above the Louisiana average and 41% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Landry Primary School Incl. spends $19,082 per pupil district-wide, above the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.9% from local sources (property taxes), 37.3% from the state, and 37.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St. Landry Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,082
per pupil, district-wide
— above Louisiana avg of $17,870
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 315 Top 29% in Louisiana — larger than 71% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.0% +17% vs state
NCES ID 220032602525
Student demographics
African American 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Primary School Incl., which includes St. Landry Charter School.
$19,082
Per student
+7%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 37.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about St. Landry Charter School
How many students attend St. Landry Charter School?
St. Landry Charter School has 315 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Opelousas, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Landry Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Landry Charter School is 19.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Landry Charter School?
73.0% of students at St. Landry Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Landry Charter School?
The largest demographic group at St. Landry Charter School is African American at 97.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Landry Charter School?
St. Landry Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.