Evangeline Parish

Located in Ville Platte, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish Schools operates as an active, traditional public school district serving a distant rural community in the south-central region of the state. Centered at 1123 Te Mamou Road, the district oversees 13 operational schools delivering a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 5,326 learners. The student population reflects the broader local area, enrolling 2,921 White students, 2,041 Black students, 203 multiracial students, and 134 Hispanic students, alongside Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander representation.

To support academic achievement and community growth across its geographic footprint, Evangeline Parish maintains a robust workforce totaling more than 1,541 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom learning is driven by a dedicated team of approximately 811 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 118 instructional aides, ensuring structured guidance and individualized support from foundational early learning through secondary graduation. Further strengthening the district’s infrastructure, over 612 support staff members manage daily operations, transportation, facilities, and student well-being. Serving as an essential educational hub for local families and a valuable case study for educational researchers, the district office can be reached for further inquiry at (337) 363-6651.