W. W. Stewart Elementary School

Evangeline Parish
1032 Belton Street
Basile, LA 70515
288 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
288
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    215 (74.7 %)
  • Black
    37 (12.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Evangeline Parish
Phone: (337)432-6412
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elton Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
241 Students
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532 (5.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th