The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Math. The lowest is 40% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Delcambre Elementary School
Delcambre Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the town of Delcambre, which sits across both Iberia and Vermilion parishes in southern Louisiana. The town itself is a compact fishing and seaport community, with its economic identity firmly tied to the commercial seafood industry, particularly shrimping, along the Delcambre Canal. The school is part of the Iberia Parish school system, and publicly reported changes or initiatives within the district were not found in recent searches. The school's campus is embedded within the town rather than on a separate campus, and it feeds into Delcambre High School for later grades.
On state assessments administered through Louisiana's LEAP 2025 program, Delcambre Elementary produced a mixed but generally positive picture. A large majority of tested students in grades three through five met the state's proficiency standards in mathematics, and a smaller majority did so in English language arts. Performance was softer in science and social studies, where about half or fewer students reached the proficiency bar. These results come from a single year of data, so trends cannot yet be assessed. The school's participation rate on the tests was complete. For a family considering the school, the academic foundation in math and reading appears solid, while the science and social studies outcomes are areas a parent may wish to discuss with the school.
The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable share of Hispanic and Black students, along with a smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the records presented, so those counts are not known from this source.
Delcambre itself is a town that has experienced population decline over recent decades and was heavily damaged by Hurricane Rita years ago, with extensive flooding reported. The Port of Delcambre is pursuing waterfront revitalization and industrial development aimed at rebuilding the seafood industry that anchors the local economy. Housing values in the area are below both the Louisiana state median and the national median, making the community relatively affordable in comparison. The town's civic life revolves around the canal and dock area, the monthly Seafood and Farmers Market, and the annual Delcambre Shrimp Festival, rather than a traditional town square.
For a parent, this school offers a small-town elementary experience in a community with a distinct economic character and a resilient post-hurricane rebuilding effort. The academic results show a clear strength in mathematics and a solid performance in reading, with the natural and social sciences being less developed areas. The school's setting is compact, walkable within the town, and deeply tied to the working waterfront. Families who value a close-knit school embedded in a community with a strong maritime identity may find this a good fit, while those looking for a school with strong showings across all subject areas may want to investigate the science and social studies instruction further. No state testing data exists for the pre-kindergarten through second-grade years because those grades are not tested, so the academic profile reflects only the upper elementary grades.
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