How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carencro Middle School | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carencro, LA | Lafayette, LA |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,362 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 21.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.3% | 39.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carencro Middle School | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,877 | $13,877 |
| District | Lafayette Parish | Lafayette Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carencro Middle School | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.9% | 51.2% |
| African American | 53.0% | 36.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carencro Middle School | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 292.5:1 | 340.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 2.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 268 | 196 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.