Evangeline Elementary School

Evangeline Elementary School is a small, rural PK-8 school in Evangeline, LA, serving 159 students as part of the high-performing Acadia Parish district, which ranks in the top 25% of Louisiana.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, with test scores dramatically higher than district and state averages. For the 2025-2026 school year, Evangeline Elementary achieved 91% proficiency in ELA and 80% in Social Studies, compared to nearby South Crowley Elementary School which scored just 45% in ELA and 26% in Social Studies. The school’s math scores are consistently in the 90th percentile across all tested grades, with 5th grade achieving a perfect 100% proficiency—a stark contrast to Ross Elementary School (32%) and South Crowley (34%). Evangeline also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2%, far below the district average of 29.8% and the Crowley-area schools which range from 32.9% to 40.8%. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1, the school provides personalized instruction that contributes to its strong outcomes.

One interesting finding is that while the school excels overall, only 33% of 3rd graders were proficient in Social Studies in 2025-2026, significantly below the district (50%) and state (49%) averages—a clear area for improvement. However, the school is exceptionally effective at serving economically disadvantaged students, with its Low SES students ranking in the 96th percentile statewide. Evangeline Elementary is part of a cluster of high-performing rural schools, including Egan Elementary School and Mermentau Elementary School, all with low absenteeism and high test scores, while nearby Crowley schools struggle. This consistency over the past decade—earning 4 or 5-star ratings for nine out of ten years—demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of high expectations and effective teaching.