Opelousas Middle School

409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571

246 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

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.

246

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Opelousas Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	5
Black	232
Two or More	2

Black
232 (94.3 %)
White
7 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Landry Parish
Phone:	(337)942-8127
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 139