Plaisance Middle School

220 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Plaisance Elementary School is a public school located in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving as a foundational part of the St. Landry Parish School District. Situated along Highway 167, the school functions as a community hub for the Plaisance area, providing academic instruction for students in the primary grade levels. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the Opelousas community. Like many schools in the region, Plaisance Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, working closely with parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school strives to provide a stable and nurturing atmosphere where students can develop foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for long-term academic success.

220

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plaisance Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	4
Black	141
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
141 (64.1 %)
White
72 (32.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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)826-3335
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 55

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 53