There were 397 first grade students enrolled in Evangeline Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 14.6% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Mamou Elementary School welcomed the most first 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou Elementary School | 74 | 20.1% | 368 |
| James Stephens Montessori School | 60 | 12.8% | 469 |
| Pine Prairie High School | 51 | 6.6% | 769 |
| W. W. Stewart Elementary School | 50 | 16.6% | 302 |
| Ville Platte Elementary School | 43 | 12.9% | 334 |
| Chataignier Elementary School | 42 | 11.2% | 375 |
| Vidrine Elementary School | 41 | 11.7% | 350 |
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | 36 | 5.4% | 671 |