Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary

705 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.

705

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	209
Black	311
Asian	15
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
311 (44.1%)
Hispanic
209 (29.6%)
White
157 (22.3%)
Asian
15 (2.1%)
Two or More
11 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 46

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 93