Total enrollment
4,264
-943 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
12 schools in Opelousas
Louisiana · Public K-12
Opelousas, Louisiana reports 12 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 4,264 students (4 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Opelousas
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 16%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
83%
was 81%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell Middle School | Middle | 05-06 | 162 |
| Grolee Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 404 |
| JS Clark Leadership Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 434 |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | High | 07-12 | 289 |
| Northeast Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 232 |
| Northwest High School | High | 09-12 | 575 |
| Opelousas Junior High School | Middle | 07-08 | 314 |
| Opelousas Middle School | Middle | 05-06 | 132 |
| Opelousas Senior High School | High | 09-12 | 698 |
| Park Vista Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 533 |
| Plaisance Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 176 |
| St. Landry Charter School | Elementary | KG-07 | 315 |
About Opelousas
Opelousas is a medium-population Louisiana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 12 schools and 4,264 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 4 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Opelousas average about 355 students each, 30% below the Louisiana norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Opelousas has decreased 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,207 students to 4,264. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 16% to 11%.
On this page, the community for Opelousas discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.