Cathedral-carmel School vs. St. Cecilia School
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Overview
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.
St. Cecilia School is a Catholic elementary school dedicated to the religious, academic, social, psychological, cultural, and physical development of each individual.
St. Cecilia School is committed to providing instruction and opportunities in a Catholic community of faith which will lead the children to pray, to serve and respect others, and to make Christian choices.
Parents, as primary educators, and teachers, as facilitators of learning, work together to provide a quality education that assists students in developing their unique capabilities and prepares them to become responsible citizens.
Students develop intellectually by participating in age-appropriate and meaningful activities.
As life-long learners, students develop the skills of effective communication and problem-solving to help them face the challenges of the future.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
825 students
481 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
100%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
84
40
Kindergarten Students
78
50
Grade 1 Students
84
50
Grade 2 Students
76
50
Grade 3 Students
73
50
Grade 4 Students
78
50
Grade 5 Students
90
50
Grade 6 Students
84
50
Grade 7 Students
77
50
Grade 8 Students
88
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
20 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:24
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling