Cathedral-Carmel School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lafayette, LA
848 Saint John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Lafayette since at least 2011
In Lafayette, Louisiana, Cathedral-Carmel School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 715 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Lafayette. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 715
- Teachers
- 42.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 319 girls, 396 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lafayette
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cathedral-Carmel School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cathedral-Carmel School
What grades does Cathedral-Carmel School serve?
Cathedral-Carmel School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Cathedral-Carmel School?
About 715 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cathedral-Carmel School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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