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#236 of 253 private schools in LA

St Cecilia School

Elementary School · Broussard, LA

A private elementary school in Broussard, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

302 W MAIN ST, Broussard, LA 70518

  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,210.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment416
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Cecilia School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,361/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Broussard), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,574

Median home value

$287,300

Median rent

$997/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.0%
Asian2.4%
Two or More1.4%
Black1.2%
Hispanic1.2%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Katharine Drexel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.8 mi619Compare →
Episcopal School of AcadianaPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–122.4 mi223Compare →
Martial Billeaud Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–52.4 mi596Compare →
Ernest Gallet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–53.9 mi638Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Cecilia School is listed in Broussard, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Cecilia School

St Cecilia School is a private elementary school in Broussard, LA, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Cecilia School

What grades does St Cecilia School serve?

St Cecilia School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Cecilia School?

St Cecilia School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Cecilia School rank in LA?

St Cecilia School ranks #236 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Cecilia School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Cecilia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Cecilia School a private school?

Yes, St Cecilia School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Cecilia School a religious school?

St Cecilia School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
416
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lafayette Parish
Area population (ZIP 70518)
16,667
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70518; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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