The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Oakshire Elementary School
Oakshire Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Houma, Louisiana, at the heart of Terrebonne Parish. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its enrollment is sizable for an elementary building. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body reflects the broader diversity of the bayou region: white students make up the largest group, followed by Black students, then roughly equal shares of Hispanic students and students of two or more races, with smaller numbers of Asian and American Indian or Alaska Native students. The school does not report data on students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent interested in those support systems would need to ask the school directly.
On state assessments administered through Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 system, Oakshire’s results are mixed. In English language arts, about half of students in grades three through six scored at the proficient level or above, a solid result for a school where many families face economic challenges. Math proficiency came in somewhat lower, with just under half of students meeting the state standard. Science and social studies were weaker areas: only about a third of students reached proficiency in each subject, and social studies scores come with a note that the state changed its cut scores for that test, making direct comparison with prior years uncertain. There is only a single year of testing data available, so no trend can be assessed. The school achieved full participation on every subject test.
Because Oakshire is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report. The data also does not include information on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staffing ratios, all of which would give a fuller picture of the school environment. Those are gaps a family may want to explore by visiting or speaking with the administration.
The surrounding community of Houma is the commercial and civic hub of Terrebonne Parish, with an economy rooted in oil and gas, shipbuilding, and commercial fishing. The city is culturally rich—Cajun, Creole, Native American, and Vietnamese influences are woven into daily life—but it has faced real hardships. Hurricane Ida made a direct hit in 2021 as a Category 4 storm, causing extensive damage and displacement, and recovery continues. Housing values in the area have declined moderately in the past year, and the median home price sits below the state average. The broader Houma area is largely car-dependent, though downtown has a walkable historic district with museums and civic venues.
At the district level, the Terrebonne Parish School Board approved an elementary rezoning plan in May 2024 that took effect for the 2024-2025 school year, so families should confirm that Oakshire is still their zoned school. The district also adopted a new inquiry-based science curriculum for elementary and middle schools starting in 2023-2024, which may influence Oakshire’s future science results. More concerning, the district faces a projected budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year due to declining enrollment, inflation, and the end of federal pandemic aid, and school closures or staff reductions have been discussed. While no decisions have been made public yet, this financial pressure could affect programs or attendance boundaries in the near term.
Oakshire Elementary offers a full PK-6 pathway in a community that values its cultural heritage and industrial jobs but has weathered economic and natural disasters. The school’s reading performance is a relative bright spot, while math and especially science and social studies proficiency lag behind. For a parent weighing whether this school fits, the most pressing unknowns are the level of student support services and how the district’s budget outlook might reshape the school’s offerings in coming years.
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