The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Math. The lowest is 33% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Grand Caillou Elementary School
Grand Caillou Elementary School is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fourth grade in Houma, Louisiana, as part of the Terrebonne Parish School District. It is a neighborhood elementary school located on Grand Caillou Road, drawing from the surrounding residential and bayou-adjacent areas of the parish. The school sits in a community where the economy is deeply tied to oil and gas, shipbuilding, and seafood harvesting, and where Cajun, Creole, and Native American cultural influences are woven into daily life.
The student body reflects the demographic diversity of the area. The school enrolls a student population that includes a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic need. This context matters for families considering the school, as it shapes both the peer environment and the types of support the school may need to provide.
On state assessments, the school’s results present a mixed picture. In mathematics, a majority of students scored at or above proficiency on the LEAP 2025 assessment, a solid result that suggests math instruction is a relative strength. In English language arts, just under half of students reached the proficient level, which is a softer spot. Science proficiency was lower, with roughly a third of students meeting the bar, and social studies was in between, with about two-fifths proficient. For social studies, the state changed its cut scores, so parents should be aware that comparisons to prior years are not straightforward. Only one year of assessment data was available, so there is no trend to evaluate yet.
Because the school serves only early elementary grades, it has no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was available in the provided materials. The school also did not report information on special education or English learner populations, so a parent who needs to understand those support structures should inquire directly with the school.
The broader district context is important for families to know. The Terrebonne Parish School Board approved a rezoning plan in 2024 that shifted elementary attendance boundaries, effective for the 2024-2025 school year, to address declining enrollment and balance class sizes. Additionally, the district approved a new science curriculum for elementary and middle schools, implemented starting in the 2023-2024 school year, which aligns with state standards and emphasizes inquiry-based learning. This means that the science instruction students are receiving now may look different from what was offered in prior years.
A significant longer-term concern is the district’s projected budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year, driven by declining enrollment, inflation, and the expiration of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The school board has publicly discussed possible school closures, staff reductions, and program cuts as options to address the shortfall. Families should be aware that these discussions could affect school availability and program offerings across the parish in the coming years.
Houma itself has been through a difficult period. Hurricane Ida struck the city directly as a Category 4 storm in August 2021, causing widespread damage and displacement, with recovery and rebuilding efforts still ongoing through 2022 and beyond. This broader community context may have ripple effects on local schools, including enrollment stability and family resources.
For a parent weighing this school, the core academic picture is one where math performance is a clear strength and literacy is an area where some students may need additional support. The school serves a high-need population in a community with a strong industrial and cultural identity, but one that is also navigating post-hurricane recovery and district-level budget pressure. Families looking into Grand Caillou should ask the school directly about its literacy instruction and interventions, its support for students from low-income households, and what the local rezoning means for their specific address.
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