Evangeline Elementary School

Evangeline Elementary serves a calm neighborhood in Lafayette where parents often say the days feel unhurried. Louisiana’s math proficiency usually stays in the mid-forties to low-fifties, and Evangeline typically lands near the center of that spread. Parents mention that the school focuses on keeping things simple and patient. When deciding between schools, families often compare Evangeline with Middlebrook and Milton Elementary for similar community rhythms. Three-bedroom rentals in this region usually fall around the low-to-mid $1,400s. For high school, Carencro High and Lafayette High are common choices, and alumni have gone into trades, healthcare support, and community-college programs. Evangeline feels like a school where kids grow gently and consistently.

In late 2025, Evangeline Elementary had a classroom project funded through DonorsChoose, helping support supplies and resources for students in need. In January 2025, the school came under public scrutiny after a 4-year-old student was reportedly left outside without a jacket during near-freezing weather following a dress-code enforcement incident. The story received media coverage and led the school and district to revise dismissal procedures to prevent similar issues.

Q1. Who is the current Principal?

Ans. The current Principal is Felise Williams. The Assistant Principal is Joyrance Cormier (Note: some sources also list Ashley Brooks).

Q2. How does a student enroll in the French Immersion program at Evangeline?

Ans. Enrollment in the French Immersion track is determined by the LPSS Magnet Academies School Choice Lottery. Students from across the district must apply for a spot, typically starting at the Pre-K, Kindergarten, or 1st grade entry points.

Q3. How does a student enroll in the Regular Education track?

Ans. Enrollment in the school's Regular Education track is based on residency within the school's designated attendance zone.

Q4. Does the school have a uniform or specific dress code?

Ans. Yes. Evangeline Elementary follows the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) standardized dress code for elementary schools. This requires collared shirts in approved colors and uniform-style bottoms (khaki, navy, or jeans).

Q5. What is the minimum French instruction students receive?

Ans. In the French Immersion environment, students are exposed to a minimum of 60% of their day in the French language, covering core subjects like Math, Science, and Social Studies, while receiving English Language Arts instruction from an English-speaking teacher.