Lawtell’s public schools outscore 60% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Lawtell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 24% of Lawtell’s students scored proficient, below the Louisiana average (32%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lawtell’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,196 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lawtell’s grade
B: better than 60% of Louisiana school districts. Both inputs trail the Louisiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lawtell, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lawtell
Lawtell Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 567 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Lawtell’s public schools are run by St. Landry Parish School District, which also serves Arnaudville, Cankton, Eunice and Grand Coteau and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lawtell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Lawtell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lawtell | B | St. Landry Parish |
Every school in Lawtell
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lawtell’s schools
Are Lawtell’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Louisiana: the public schools Lawtell children attend outscore 60% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lawtell in?
St. Landry Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,982 students in 32 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lawtell kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Beau Chene High School, Opelousas Senior High School, Eunice High School, Northwest High School, Port Barre High School, Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts and North Central High School.
What is Lawtell’s graduation rate?
78% of the class of 2023 in St. Landry Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Lawtell spend per student?
$15,196 in St. Landry Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lawtell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lawtell → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.