CARENCRO HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Carencro Heights Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Carencro, LA with about 629 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Carencro Heights Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Carencro Heights Elementary School, located in Carencro, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lafayette Parish School System. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the early stages of their education, typically serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is recognized as a vital part of the Carencro community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, character development, and academic achievement within a suburban setting.
The school is known for its commitment to engaging students through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both social and intellectual development. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and parents, Carencro Heights strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The campus serves as a central hub for local families, reflecting the community’s dedication to providing quality public education in the heart of Acadiana.
For more information, contact Carencro Heights Elementary School at (337) 521-7640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
CARENCRO HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carencro, LA with about 629 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 629
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 629 students
- Black or African American
- 45.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.0%
- White
- 23.2%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.