Basile: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Basile. Basile High School is the largest at 441 students (grades 5-12). Total enrollment: 729 students.
- ~895 residents per school (vs Louisiana ~589).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 895 residents per school. 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Evangeline Parish |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 729 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 39 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 384 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 52.7% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Louisiana State University-Eunice |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Louisiana State University-Eunice |
| Nearest College · City | Eunice |
| Nearest College · Phone | (337) 457-7311 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Basile Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 3036 East Stagg Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (337) 432-6794 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 70515 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 5.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12