Lawtell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lawtell, Louisiana 70550 · St. Landry Parish
#455 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#20067 of 50,301 nationally
About Lawtell Elementary School
Lawtell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lawtell, in the St. Landry Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 567 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 455th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 567.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lawtell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawtell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwest High School
Opelousas · Public high · Grades 9–12
575 students · 7.2 km away
St. Landry Charter School
Opelousas · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
315 students · 10 km away
Grolee Elementary School
Opelousas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
404 students · 10 km away
JS Clark Leadership Academy
Opelousas · Charter other · Grades K–12
434 students · 10 km away
Opelousas Junior High School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
314 students · 11 km away
Church Point Middle School
Church Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students · 12 km away
Opelousas Middle School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 5–6
132 students · 12 km away
Opelousas Senior High School
Opelousas · Public high · Grades 9–12
698 students · 12 km away
Park Vista Elementary School
Opelousas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
533 students · 12 km away
Chataignier Elementary School
Chataignier · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
375 students · 12 km away
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Red River Elementary School
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568 students
Springfield Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
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Charles M. Burke Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawtell Elementary School a good school?
Lawtell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #455 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lawtell Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Lawtell Elementary School ranks #455 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #20067 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawtell Elementary School?
Lawtell Elementary School had 567 students in 2025.
Is Lawtell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Lawtell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawtell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawtell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.