There were 810 sixth grade students enrolled in St. Landry Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 14% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Central Middle School welcomed the most sixth grade students in the parish.
Within St. Landry Parish schools, the most students were found in second grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, St. Landry Parish ranked 16th highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
St. Landry Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in St. Landry Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 6th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | 131 | 52% | 252 |
| Creswell Middle School | 110 | 56.1% | 196 |
| South Street Elementary School | 96 | 53.9% | 178 |
| Sunset Elementary School | 78 | 21.1% | 370 |
| Port Barre Middle School | 70 | 24.4% | 287 |
| Leonville Elementary School | 64 | 10.2% | 629 |
| Lawtell Elementary School | 61 | 9.9% | 615 |
| Plaisance Elementary School | 52 | 26.3% | 198 |
| Js Clark Leadership Academy | 37 | 9.5% | 390 |
| Arnaudville Elementary School | 32 | 17.9% | 179 |
| St. Landry Charter School | 32 | 11% | 292 |
| Palmetto Elementary School | 20 | 8.5% | 236 |
| Krotz Springs Elementary School | 15 | 6.5% | 231 |
| Washington Elementary School | 12 | 10.3% | 117 |
