Evangeline Elementary School

1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537

159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Evangeline Elementary School is located at 1448 Old Evangeline Highway in Evangeline, Louisiana. Serving the local community in Acadia Parish, the school is situated in a rural setting that reflects the traditional character of the region. As a public institution, it provides foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the needs of young learners.

The school functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, playing a vital role in the social and academic development of its students. By maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, Evangeline Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond. The school is committed to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, prioritizing the success and well-being of the children in the Evangeline area.

159

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evangeline Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
146 (91.8%)
Two or More
6 (3.8%)
Hispanic
4 (2.5%)
Black
2 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Acadia Parish
Phone:	(337)824-1368
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 16