Summary:
The city of Basile, Louisiana, is served by two public schools within the Evangeline Parish school district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 60th percentile statewide.
W. W. Stewart Elementary School (Pre-K through 4th grade, 283 students) is the standout performer, consistently exceeding district and state averages across all subjects. It achieved a 5-star rating in the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the 93rd percentile of Louisiana elementary schools. Its proficiency rates are impressive: 76% in Math, 78% in ELA, and 67% in Social Studies. In contrast, Basile High School (grades 5-12, 432 students) shows a mixed profile. While it excels in English Language Arts (80% proficient, well above the state average of 70%), it struggles significantly in U.S. History (only 30% proficient) and Mathematics (60% proficient). The high school does boast a strong graduation rate of 89.1% and a very low dropout rate of 0.9%.
A key differentiator between the two schools is chronic absenteeism. W. W. Stewart Elementary has a low rate of 17.8%, well below the state average of 22.5%. Basile High School, however, has a concerning rate of 25.2%, which is above both the district and state averages and likely contributes to its inconsistent academic performance. Despite this challenge, the high school shows positive momentum, improving its state ranking from the 48th percentile to the 53rd percentile in the most recent year. Both schools serve a similar demographic, with about 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and maintain favorable student-teacher ratios (14:1 at the high school, 13.1:1 at the elementary school). Overall, Basile provides a strong foundation in core subjects, particularly in English Language Arts, with the elementary school leading the way as a top-tier institution within the district.
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