EVANGELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Evangeline Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 599 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Evangeline Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Evangeline Elementary School, located on East Butcher Switch Road in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental curriculum areas—such as reading, mathematics, and science—the faculty strives to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of a strong educational start in a supportive community setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Lafayette area, reflecting the culture and values of its surrounding community. Beyond its standard academic offerings, Evangeline Elementary typically emphasizes extracurricular involvement and parental engagement to ensure a holistic learning experience. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction, the school provides a structured space where students are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in an evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact Evangeline Elementary School at (337) 521-7670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.