At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
315
St. Landry Charter School: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 195
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about St. Landry Charter School
St. Landry Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Opelousas. It is one of 1 current school records connected to St. Landry Primary School Incl.. NCES reports 315 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (97.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking St. Landry Charter School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic1%
- Black97.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near St. Landry Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolee Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–04 | 404 | 0.9 mi |
| Park Vista Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–04 | 533 | 1.4 mi |
| Northeast Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–04 | 232 | 1.9 mi |
| Lawtell Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–08 | 567 | 6.3 mi |
| Leonville Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–08 | 616 | 7.8 mi |
| Grand Coteau Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–04 | 269 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about St. Landry Charter School
What grades does St. Landry Charter School serve?
St. Landry Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Landry Primary School Incl..
How many students attend St. Landry Charter School?
St. Landry Charter School reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 195 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at St. Landry Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 315 students and 16.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is St. Landry Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
St. Landry Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of St. Landry Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is St. Landry Charter School in?
St. Landry Charter School is part of St. Landry Primary School Incl., based in Opelousas, LA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near St. Landry Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grolee Elementary School (0.9 mi), Park Vista Elementary School (1.4 mi), Northeast Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.