St. Landry Parish

Located at 1013 Creswell Lane in Opelousas, Louisiana, St. Landry Parish is an open, traditional public school district serving families across a vibrant, predominantly distant rural landscape within the Opelousas metropolitan area. The district operates 34 educational facilities, offering a continuous PK–12 learning pathway designed to guide students seamlessly from early childhood through high school graduation. With a total enrollment of nearly 11,000 students—10,982 across all grade levels—St. Landry Parish reflects a diverse student body, including robust representation among African American, White, Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, and Native American learners, creating an inclusive and varied educational ecosystem.

To support the diverse needs of its student body, the district maintains a substantial personnel infrastructure comprising over 3,370 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality and individualized learning are driven by an extensive team of roughly 1,845 full-time teachers, complemented by over 210 instructional aides who provide essential classroom assistance. Furthermore, more than 1,310 support staff members contribute to the district's operational, logistical, and student-welfare services. For parents, students, and educational researchers, St. Landry Parish represents a vital rural public school system dedicated to providing broad access, robust educator support, and foundational community growth throughout the region.