Southwest Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 356 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 706th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1203 Burr Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
- Principal or Admin: Judy Martin Frank
- Fax: (337) 942-1763
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: 356
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 200 (56.2%)
- Females: 156 (43.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 14 (3.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 330 (92.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 344 (96.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 341 | 95.8% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.6% |
| White | 13 | 3.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 39 | 11.0% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 10.7% |
| 1st Grade | 53 | 14.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 48 | 13.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 50 | 14.0% |
| 4th Grade | 50 | 14.0% |
| 5th Grade | 49 | 13.8% |
| 6th Grade | 29 | 8.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $37,994
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,122 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,159 | 69% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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