North Elementary School
308 West Martin Luther King Dr, Opelousas, LA 70570 | (337) 942-2629
- Grades: PK-6
- Student Enrollment: 397
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 397 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 633rd out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 840, Opelousas, LA 70571
- Principal or Admin: Jerome Robinson
- Fax: (337) 942-6284
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Saint Landry Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,820
- Graduation Rate: 68.8%
- Dropout Rate: 7.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.9
- Enrolled Students: 15,135
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 397
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 26.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 206 (51.9%)
- Females: 191 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 9 (2.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 377 (95.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 386 (97.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 392 | 98.7% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.3% |
| White | 4 | 1.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 15.1% |
| 1st Grade | 64 | 16.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 57 | 14.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 52 | 13.1% |
| 4th Grade | 54 | 13.6% |
| 5th Grade | 41 | 10.3% |
| 6th Grade | 49 | 12.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 85%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:15%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
- Average Salary: $36,093
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,680 | 44% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,024 | 56% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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