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Ecole Saint-Landry

671 Napoleon Ave, Sunset, LA 70584St. Landry Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–02Charter
103
Students
Total enrolled
$14,633
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 103 students in grades KG–02 in Sunset, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,633 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
55% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a mixed economic student body (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

Ecole Saint-Landry is a small elementary in Sunset, Louisiana, serving grades KG–02 with 103 students. The district invests $14,633 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Ecole Saint-Landry

103
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution39 male · 64 female
38%
62%
Male 38%Female 62%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 57 students
Student Composition
46%
45%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black45%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220156002522

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,633Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,633
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,438
Student Support$2,780
Administration$1,756
Operations$2,195
Other$1,463
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,633 spent per student, an estimated $6,482 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
29%
State government
44.1%
Local (property tax)
28.6%
Federal programs
27.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lawtell Elementary SchoolLeonville Elementary SchoolPark Vista Elementary SchoolCankton Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Opelousas Junior High SchoolSunset Middle SchoolEunice Junior High SchoolCentral Middle School
+5 more
↓
High School
Beau Chene High SchoolOpelousas Senior High SchoolEunice High SchoolNorthwest High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 02
Location—
CountySt. Landry Parish
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. Landry Parish →
Phone: (337)359-2268
NCES ID: 220156002522
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sunset seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. Landry Parish
High
Beau Chene High School
891 students · 09–12
● 48 opp58% FRL
High
Opelousas Senior High School
840 students · 09–12
77% FRL
High
Eunice High School
650 students · 09–12
58% FRL
Elem
Lawtell Elementary School
646 students · PK–08
73% FRL
Elem
Leonville Elementary School
636 students · PK–08
62% FRL
High
Northwest High School
582 students · 09–12
68% FRL
Elem
Park Vista Elementary School
575 students · PK–04
77% FRL
Elem
Cankton Elementary School
569 students · PK–04
73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
671 Napoleon Ave, Sunset, LA 70584
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.