Carencro Heights Elementary School

711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

711

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carencro Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	206
Black	317
Asian	18
Two or More	16
American Indian	5

Black
317 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
206 (29.0 %)
White
149 (21.0 %)
Asian
18 (2.5 %)
Two or More
16 (2.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7640
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 103