The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Math. The lowest is 49% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Green T. Lindon Elementary School sits in the downtown core of Youngsville, a city that has grown so rapidly over the last several decades that it was declared a city by the governor in the mid-2000s. Once a sugarcane-farming community settled by French Acadians, Youngsville is now a predominantly residential suburb of Lafayette, its interior filled with subdivisions and commercial strips. The school itself is located at the intersection of downtown public life and the suburban residential growth that defines the area.
This is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is one of several elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish district. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent parent-relevant changes for the system as a whole, so the major context for families is the local neighborhood and the individual school profile.
On state assessments given in the 2024-25 school year, Green T. Lindon posted results that place it well above the midpoint among its county peers. The school’s proficiency index across tested subjects and grades lands in the top quartile relative to districts in Lafayette Parish. In math, a strong majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, a solid share did the same. Science proficiency was lower, and social studies was the softest area, with a rate that a parent may want to ask the school about, particularly given that the state changed the cut scores for social studies that same year. The school had full participation in testing across all four subjects, so the results capture the entire tested cohort.
The student body is diverse. Of the several hundred students enrolled, a majority are white. Just under a third of students are Black. Smaller shares of students are Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, or belong to other groups. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning the school serves a mix of economic backgrounds. Data on the share of students with disabilities and the share who are English learners was not available, so families who need information on special education or language support services would need to ask the school directly.
The housing market in the Youngsville area reflects the city’s growth and its role as a bedroom community for the Lafayette metro area. Home values are above the state benchmark and roughly in line with the national benchmark, and rents have been rising. The median household income in the area is well above the state average. This is a community where housing costs have climbed alongside population growth, and the school serves a population that is economically mixed within that context.
The city itself has limited walkability and no dedicated transit system. Most families drive. The Youngsville Sports Complex is a major community anchor, along with Sugar Beach and the Youngsville Amphitheater, and the Sugar Mill Pond development provides a mixed-use focal point. The district did not report any course access or staffing data for this school, and no discipline or attendance data was available, so a parent wanting to understand class sizes or school climate would need to visit or ask. No information on preschool programs beyond the presence of a pre-kindergarten grade was reported.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is the clearest signal. Green T. Lindon is performing at a level that looks strong within its county context, with math and English as clear strengths, science and social studies as areas where scores are lower but still well above district peers. The school is a neighborhood elementary in a fast-growing suburb, with a student body that reflects the community’s changing composition. The lack of data on special populations, discipline, and staffing means families with specific needs should reach out to the school directly. The growth of Youngsville is a backdrop to everything here, and families moving into the area should expect continued development and the associated pressures on infrastructure and school capacity.
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