Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carencro Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carencro Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carencro Heights Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carencro Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carencro Heights Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
9%
Black
47%
42%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carencro Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Carencro Heights Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Carencro Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Carencro Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Carencro Heights Elementary School?
615 students attend Carencro Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Carencro Heights Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carencro Heights Elementary School?
Carencro Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carencro Heights Elementary School offer ?
Carencro Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carencro Heights Elementary School part of?
Carencro Heights Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/16/2014
I love Carencro Heights Elementary School and would recommend it to parents...... The teachers take their time with the students to make sure they understand their work ....... They are dedicated to helping students in Lafayette Parish learn what they need to know for the next upcoming school year... Thank You to the staff at carencro heights elementary
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