There were 373 third grade students enrolled in Evangeline Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.1% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
W. W. Stewart Elementary School welcomed the most third 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.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 3rd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. W. Stewart Elementary School | 59 | 19.5% | 302 |
| Mamou Elementary School | 57 | 15.5% | 368 |
| James Stephens Montessori School | 53 | 11.3% | 469 |
| Ville Platte Elementary School | 45 | 13.5% | 334 |
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | 43 | 6.4% | 671 |
| Pine Prairie High School | 41 | 5.3% | 769 |
| Chataignier Elementary School | 40 | 10.7% | 375 |
| Vidrine Elementary School | 35 | 10% | 350 |
