Evangeline Elementary School
Tel:
(337)824-1368
- Evangeline Elementary School serves 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Evangeline Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 236 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Evangeline Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Evangeline Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #175 out of 1,277 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| White | 92% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Acadia Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Evangeline Elementary School is Jennings High School (5.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Egan Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Egan Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Egan Egan Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 236 students
4.3 miles
2166 Egan Highway
Egan, LA 70531
(337)783-4148 4.3 PK-8 236 - Jennings Jennings High School Grades: 7-12 | 890 students
5.1 miles
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-0642 5.1 7-12 890 - Mermentau Mermentau Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 150 students
5.2 miles
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337)824-1943 5.2 PK-7 150 - Jennings Jennings Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 571 students
5.3 miles
620 Florence Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-4972 5.3 3-6 571 - Jennings Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 514 students
5.7 miles
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-1235 5.7 PK-2 514
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