The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Math. The lowest is 29% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Acadian Elementary School
Acadian Elementary School is a regular public school in Houma, Louisiana, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is part of the Terrebonne Parish school system. Enrollment is substantial for an elementary campus, and the student body reflects the diversity of the parish: Black, White, Hispanic, and American Indian populations are all well represented, along with a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. A large majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating an economically diverse but predominantly low-income student population.
The school participates in Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, which cover students in grades three through eight, so results are available for the tested grades at this campus. In math and English language arts, more than half of students scored at the proficient level or above. Those are solid marks, particularly in math, where the rate is higher than in most other subjects. Science and social studies proficiency rates are notably lower, which may be an area parents want to ask about. The district recently adopted a new inquiry-based science curriculum for elementary and middle schools, implemented in the 2023–2024 school year, so instruction in science may be evolving. Only one year of test data is available, so trends cannot be assessed.
Information on special education services, English learner supports, Title I funding, and discipline or attendance patterns was not available in the data reviewed, nor were specific program offerings such as gifted or arts enrichment listed. Parents interested in those areas would need to contact the school directly for details.
Houma itself is a city shaped by the oil and gas industry, shipbuilding, and commercial fishing. Cajun, Creole, Native American, and Vietnamese cultural influences are woven into daily life. Downtown has a walkable historic core with museums and civic venues, but beyond that the city is car-dependent. Housing in the school’s zip code is modestly priced compared to the state and nation, and home values have declined over the past year. Rents are moderate, and the overall affordability of housing relative to income is favorable.
The Terrebonne Parish school district is navigating several changes that could affect Acadian Elementary. The school board approved a rezoning plan in 2024 that shifts elementary attendance boundaries, effective for the 2024–2025 school year, aimed at balancing class sizes and addressing declining enrollment. That means some families may find their children assigned to a different school than in previous years. In addition, the district faces a projected budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment, inflation, and the end of federal COVID-19 relief funding. School board discussions have included the possibility of school closures, staff reductions, and program cuts. These factors make the district’s financial and operational direction something for current and prospective families to monitor.
Acadian Elementary offers a stable, community-based elementary setting in a culturally rich but economically challenged region. The school’s math and reading outcomes are respectable, while science and social studies performance is weaker. Families should inquire about the new science curriculum, the budget situation, and how rezoning may affect attendance boundaries for their address.
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