SOUTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Street Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, located in Opelousas, LA with about 375 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, South Street Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Street Elementary School is a public primary school located in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving students within the St. Landry Parish School District. Situated on East South Street, the school is positioned as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on early childhood education and the development of core academic skills in reading, mathematics, and social studies. Like many schools in the region, it strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while working to improve student achievement through standard curriculum frameworks.
Beyond academics, South Street Elementary acts as a vital community hub in Opelousas, fostering engagement between families, educators, and the local neighborhood. The school’s administration and faculty focus on cultivating a safe and structured learning environment designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. By participating in district-wide initiatives and maintaining community partnerships, the school aims to promote positive student outcomes and personal growth for the youth of St. Landry Parish.
For more information, contact South Street Elementary School at (337) 942-8127 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Opelousas, LA 70571-1297
(337) 942-8127
SOUTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Opelousas, LA with about 375 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Landry Parish
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 375 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.8%
- White
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.