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Evangeline Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
11
Schools
5,705
Students
$14,077
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
89.3%
Graduation Rate
+2.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Evangeline Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,705 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,077 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (11)
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Basile High School05–12441
Mamou High School05–12765
Ville Platte High School07–12656
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pine Prairie High SchoolPK–12802
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,077Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
25%
State
48.8%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal
26.1%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,705
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.3%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,705 students.
What is the graduation rate for Evangeline Parish?
The graduation rate is 89.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Evangeline Parish spend per student?
Evangeline Parish spends $14,077 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Evangeline Parish?
65% of students in Evangeline Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Evangeline Parish?
No, Evangeline Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Evangeline Parish serve?
Evangeline Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Evangeline Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Evangeline Parish is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.