Cathedral Carmel School

848 Saint John Street, Lafayette, LA, 70501-0705 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Cathedral-Carmel is an institution where excellence in Catholic education has been a tradition for 160 years! We are a co-educational elementary school serving PreK through 8th grades. Established in 1846, CCS is the oldest school in Lafayette. The administration, faculty, and staff are composed of lay and religious teachers and professionals distinguished with masters and masters-plus certification. Our school is dedicated to the fulfillment of “teaching minds and touching hearts” through a faith-filled academic community in the tradition of the Sisters of Mount Carmel and the Christian Brothers of St. John Baptist de LaSalle. Academics at Cathedral-Carmel School focuses upon the preparation of our students to become life-long learners.” We believe that the education students receive in elementary years is the fundamental and foundational basis for growth and achievement in their adult lives. Cathedral-Carmel School offers a school environment that provides solid Christian values and morals, “state of the art” technology, and high academic standards. We encourage you to visit our campus and experience for yourself why we say that at Cathedral-Carmel School our mission is “teaching minds and touching hearts....

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School Overview:

 
Cathedral Carmel School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Parish Lafayette Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 842 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 2% 27%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 67 students
Kind - 84 students
Grade 1 - 88 students
Grade 2 - 82 students
Grade 3 - 79 students
Grade 4 - 89 students
Grade 5 - 90 students
Grade 6 - 88 students
Grade 7 - 87 students
Grade 8 - 88 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 38 teachers
This School
(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:21 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • Cathedral-Carmel is an institution where excellence in Catholic education has been a tradition for 160 years! We are a co-educational elementary school serving PreK through 8th grades. Established in 1846, CCS is the oldest school in Lafayette. The administration, faculty, and staff are composed of lay and religious teachers and professionals distinguished with masters and masters-plus certification. Our school is dedicated to the fulfillment of “teaching minds and touching hearts” through a faith-filled academic community in the tradition of the Sisters of Mount Carmel and the Christian Brothers of St. John Baptist de LaSalle. Academics at Cathedral-Carmel School focuses upon the preparation of our students to become life-long learners.” We believe that the education students receive in elementary years is the fundamental and foundational basis for growth and achievement in their adult lives. Cathedral-Carmel School offers a school environment that provides solid Christian values and morals, “state of the art” technology, and high academic standards. We encourage you to visit our campus and experience for yourself why we say that at Cathedral-Carmel School our mission is “teaching minds and touching hearts.
  • Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

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About This Zipcode (70501)
School Zip (70501)
(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 30,604 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 14% 16%
Population Average Age 33 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $21,336 $34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.7 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 41 years old
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