W. W. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W. W. Stewart Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evangeline Parish school district, located in Basile, LA with about 344 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, W. W. Stewart Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W. W. Stewart Elementary School, located at 1032 Belton Street in Basile, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Evangeline Parish School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners in the Basile community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their formative years.

As a pillar of the local Basile area, the school reflects the close-knit nature of a small-town educational setting. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community engagement, W. W. Stewart Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. The institution remains committed to the success of its students by providing a structured environment that addresses both the diverse needs of its pupils and the values of the surrounding community.

For more information, contact W. W. Stewart Elementary School at (337) 432-6412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1032 Belton Street
Basile, LA 70515
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W. W. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Basile, LA with about 344 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Evangeline Parish
Total Students:
344
Teachers:
19.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 344 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W. W. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.2%
Black or African American
14.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.