Carencro Middle School vs Live Oak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carencro Middle School
Carencro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
585 students
Live Oak Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Carencro Middle School Carencro, Louisiana | Live Oak Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 218 | #475 of 697 |
| National rank | #7515 of 15,369 | #21390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | Carencro | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 50.6).
- •Live Oak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Live Oak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Carencro Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 81.9%).
- •Carencro Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 520.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carencro Middle School better than Live Oak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Elementary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carencro Middle School and Live Oak Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Carencro and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carencro Middle School: 585. Live Oak Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carencro Middle School and Live Oak Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Carencro Middle School is 171st of 218 and Live Oak Elementary School is 475th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).