There were 343 fifth grade students enrolled in Evangeline Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 11.6% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School welcomed the most fifth 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 5th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | 96 | 14.3% | 671 |
| Ville Platte Elementary School | 55 | 16.5% | 334 |
| Basile High School | 53 | 12.1% | 437 |
| Chataignier Elementary School | 51 | 13.6% | 375 |
| James Stephens Montessori School | 45 | 9.6% | 469 |
| Vidrine Elementary School | 43 | 12.3% | 350 |