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Evangeline Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Louisiana's Evangeline Parish runs 13 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Evangeline Parish Public Schools at 5,326 students. The level mix is 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Evangeline Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,326
-604 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 57%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
38%
was 38%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
32,060
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
5,326
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$41,915
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.3%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
7
2,810 students
Middle
2
465 students
High
3
1,294 students
Combined / other
1
757 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Evangeline Parish Public Schools
5,326 students · 1 district in Evangeline Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Evangeline Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
65%
Hispanic
5%
Black
26%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
55%
Hispanic
3%
Black
38%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.8%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.7% under 18

Test scores in Evangeline Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 12 schools in Evangeline Parish ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pine Prairie High SchoolPine PrairieCombinedPK-12757·
Bayou Chicot Elementary SchoolVille PlatteElementaryPK-08661·
Mamou High SchoolMamouHigh09-12443·
Basile High SchoolBasileHigh05-12432·
James Stephens Montessori SchoolVille PlatteElementaryPK-08421·
Ville Platte High SchoolVille PlatteHigh09-12419·
Mamou Elementary SchoolMamouElementaryPK-04392·
Chataignier Elementary SchoolChataignierElementaryPK-08375·
Vidrine Elementary SchoolVille PlatteElementaryPK-08359·
Ville Platte Elementary SchoolVille PlatteElementaryPK-05319·
Mamou Junior HighMamouMiddle05-08290·
W. W. Stewart Elementary SchoolBasileElementaryPK-04283·
Evangeline Reimagine AcademyVille PlatteMiddle06-08175·

Cities in Evangeline Parish

Ville Platte6 schoolsMamou3 schoolsBasile2 schoolsChataignier1 schoolPine Prairie1 school

About Evangeline Parish

Evangeline Parish is a low-population county of about 32,060 residents in Louisiana. Its public-school system instructs approximately 5,326 students across 13 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $41,915, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% lower than the Louisiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Evangeline Parish is made up of 7 elementary schools (2,810 students), 2 middle schools (465), 3 high schools (1,294), and 1 combined or other schools.

Evangeline Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,326 students across Evangeline Parish.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,326 students, shrank 10% from the 5,930 reported in SY 2017-18. Evangeline Parish now counts 13 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Evangeline Parish discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Evangeline Parish?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 5,326.
How many high schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,294 students.
How many middle schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 465 students.
How many elementary schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,810 students.
What is the largest school district in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Evangeline Parish, serving approximately 5,326 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 32,060, with a median age of 38. About 25.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Evangeline Parish?
Median household income in Evangeline Parish is $41,915, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 18.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Evangeline Parish?
Approximately 13.7% of adults 25 and older in Evangeline Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Evangeline Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.3% of students in Evangeline Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Evangeline Parish schools?
Across Evangeline Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.5 to 1.

Evangeline Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data