There were 322 eighth grade students enrolled in Evangeline Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 23% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within Evangeline Parish schools, the most students were found in second grade classes, while sixth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Evangeline Parish ranked 32nd lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 29th highest the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Evangeline Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Evangeline Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | 95 | 14.2% | 671 |
| Ville Platte High School | 67 | 13.3% | 502 |
| Basile High School | 60 | 13.7% | 437 |
| Chataignier Elementary School | 36 | 9.6% | 375 |
| Vidrine Elementary School | 36 | 10.3% | 350 |
| James Stephens Montessori School | 28 | 6% | 469 |
