- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, LA
Carencro High School
Federal NCES profile for Carencro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220087000668
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carencro High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carencro High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carencro High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Carencro High School grew from 1,096 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+147 students YoY 220087000668 · Lafayette, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,116 enr · 19.2:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Carencro High School grew from 1,096 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Carencro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school
Carencro High School
1,116 students
What this shows Carencro High School reports 1,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carencro High School compares
Carencro High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,116
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Carencro High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carencro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carencro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Lafayette
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
1,720 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Acadiana High School
Standard public school
1,652 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
O. Comeaux High School
Standard public school
873 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Northside High School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early College Academy
Standard public school
257 students 32.1:1 students per teacher
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative education program
56 students 28:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carencro High School
How many students attend Carencro High School?
Carencro High School has 1,116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,096 (2022-23) → 1,243 (2023-24), up 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carencro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carencro High School is 19.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carencro High School?
61.5% of students at Carencro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carencro High School?
The largest demographic group at Carencro High School is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carencro High School?
Carencro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carencro High School rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Carencro High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Carencro High School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.