St. Landry Parish School Board
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 900 educators and nine thousand students enrolled at the 36 schools managed by St. Landry Parish School Board. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Louisiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Louisiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Louisiana. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,280 | $23,700-$59,970 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,040 | $44,720 - $60,530 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,170 | $46,680 - $76,380 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,040 | $46,260 - $78,020 |
| High School Teacher | $61,170 | $47,590 - $79,720 |
| PE Teacher | $86,520 | $23,310 - $194,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Louisiana, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details the average salary for special education teachers in Louisiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,280 | $23,700-$59,970 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,260 | $46,690 - $71,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Louisiana, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Louisiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,690 | $30,190-$70,750 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,440 | $63,470 - $123,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,910 | $45,340 - $87,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Louisiana, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by St. Landry Parish School Board is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,672 | $20,049 |
| Administrators | $25,289 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
St. Landry Parish School Board Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by St. Landry Parish School Board. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by St. Landry Parish School Board per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,041 | 938 | 880 |
| Preschool Teachers | 22 | 26 | 26 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 60 | 53 | 47 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 615 | 545 | 503 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 345 | 314 | 304 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 32 | 24 | 22 |
| Teaching Assistants | 346 | 286 | 252 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for St. Landry Parish School Board are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 570 | 570 | 524 |
| District Support Staff | 46 | 35 | 39 |
| School Administrators | 59 | 58 | 59 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 58 | 51 | 45 |
| Student Support Staff | 108 | 76 | 74 |
| Other Support Staff | 417 | 347 | 304 |
| Guidance Counselors | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 37 | 16 | 13 |
St. Landry Parish School Board Schools
We have listed the 36 schools and their contact information, which is operated by St. Landry Parish School Board in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Evangeline Parish School Board (12 Schools)
- Lafayette Parish School System (42 Schools)
- Acadia Parish School Board (26 Schools)
- Saint Martin Parish School Board District (16 Schools)
- Iberia Parish School System (25 Schools)
St. Landry Parish School Board Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Arnaudville (2)
- Cankton (1)
- Eunice (7)
- Grand Coteau (1)
- Krotz Springs (1)
- Lawtell (1)
- Leonville (1)
- Opelousas (11)
- Palmetto (1)
- Port Barre (3)
- Sunset (1)
- Washington (3)
Teaching in Arnaudville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnaudville Elementary School 120 West Railroad Ave Arnaudville LA 70512 (337) 754-5320 | 5-8 | 14 | 222 |
| Beau Chene High School 7076 Hwy 93 Arnaudville LA 70512 (337) 662-5815 | 9-12 | 45 | 857 |
Teaching in Cankton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cankton Elementary School 602 Main St Cankton LA 70584 (337) 668-4465 | PK-4 | 34 | 574 |
Teaching in Eunice
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School 602 South Martin Luther King D Eunice LA 70535 (337) 457-5895 | 5-6 | 18 | 365 |
| East Elementary School 550 Brother J. Rd Eunice LA 70535 (337) 457-2215 | PK-4 | 19 | 310 |
| Eunice Elementary School 451 South 9th St Eunice LA 70535 (337) 457-2380 | PK-4 | 15 | 284 |
| Eunice High School 301 South Bobcat Dr Eunice LA 70535 (337) 457-3011 | 9-12 | 40 | 659 |
| Eunice Junior High School 751 West Oak St Eunice LA 70535 (337) 457-7386 | 7-8 | 23 | 398 |
| Glendale Elementary School 900 West Dean St Eunice LA 70535 (337) 457-4121 | PK-4 | 20 | 335 |
| Highland Elementary School 1341 Duck Ave Eunice LA 70535 (337) 457-5161 | PK-4 | 14 | 239 |
Teaching in Grand Coteau
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Coteau Elementary School 238 Church St Grand Coteau LA 70541 (337) 662-5421 | PK-4 | 20 | 342 |
Teaching in Krotz Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krotz Springs Elementary School 445 Division St Krotz Springs LA 70750 (337) 566-3585 | PK-8 | 23 | 338 |
Teaching in Lawtell
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawtell Elementary School 1010 School Rd Lawtell LA 70550 (337) 543-2315 | PK-8 | 42 | 793 |
Teaching in Leonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonville Elementary School 3774 Hwy 31 Leonville LA 70551 (337) 879-2385 | PK-8 | 37 | 713 |
Teaching in Opelousas
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolee Elementary School 1540 West Grolee St Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-3130 | PK-6 | 32 | 515 |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts 1100 East Leo St Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-6195 | 7-12 | 20 | 256 |
| North Elementary School 308 West Martin Luther King Dr Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-2629 | PK-6 | 18 | 305 |
| Northeast Elementary School 1125 East Mamie St Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-5390 | PK-6 | 28 | 527 |
| Northwest High School 3746 Hwy 104 Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 543-2255 | 9-12 | 29 | 590 |
| Opelousas High School 1014 Judson Walsh Dr Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-5634 | 9-12 | 47 | 867 |
| Opelousas Junior High School 730 South Market St Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-4957 | 7-8 | 29 | 418 |
| Park Vista Elementary School 1000 Abdalla Blvd Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-7456 | PK-6 | 53 | 907 |
| Plaisance Elementary School 3264 Hwy 167 Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 826-3335 | 5-8 | 13 | 275 |
| South Street Elementary School 409 East South St Opelousas LA 70571 (337) 942-8127 | PK-6 | 26 | 350 |
| Southwest Elementary School 1203 Burr St Opelousas LA 70570 (337) 942-9892 | PK-6 | 21 | 386 |
Teaching in Palmetto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Elementary School 235 Rideau St Palmetto LA 71358 (337) 623-4482 | PK-4 | 15 | 258 |
Teaching in Port Barre
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barre Elementary School 199 O G Track Rd Port Barre LA 70577 (337) 585-6172 | PK-4 | 30 | 560 |
| Port Barre High School 846 Saizan St Port Barre LA 70577 (337) 585-7256 | 9-12 | 30 | 450 |
| Port Barre Middle School 846 Saizan St Port Barre LA 70577 (337) 585-7256 | 5-8 | 18 | 447 |
Teaching in Sunset
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary School 236 Church Hill St Sunset LA 70584 (337) 662-3194 | 5-8 | 19 | 381 |
Teaching in Washington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie Elementary School 669 Hwy 363 Washington LA 70589 (337) 826-3391 | PK-4 | 22 | 365 |
| North Central High School 6579 Hwy 10 Washington LA 70589 (337) 623-4239 | 5-12 | 35 | 349 |
| Washington Elementary School 1530 Hwy 10 Washington LA 70589 (318) 826-3393 | PK-8 | 11 | 173 |