The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Upper Little Caillou Elementary School
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School serves children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in the small bayou community of Chauvin, Louisiana. It is a regular public school within the Terrebonne Parish school district, which oversees all public schools in the parish. The student population is roughly the size of a mid-sized elementary school for this grade band, and the vast majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a strong indicator that the school serves a high-poverty community. Racially and ethnically, the student body is predominantly white, with smaller groups of students who are Native American, Black, Hispanic, Asian, or of two or more races.
State testing data from the 2024-25 school year, from Louisiana's LEAP 2025 assessments, provides a snapshot of academic performance for students in grades three and four. In math, just over half of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, a similar share met that bar. Science and social studies results were lower, with about three in ten students reaching proficient in science and just over one-third doing so in social studies. Because only a single year of state test data is available for this school, there is no basis for judging whether these results represent a trend or a one-year picture. The school has no graduation rate to report, as it does not serve high school grades. No chronic absenteeism data or discipline information were available in the sources reviewed.
The school sits in Chauvin, a linear, unincorporated census-designated place strung along Bayou Petit Caillou. The community has deep roots in the commercial fishing industry, particularly shrimping and crabbing, and much of the local economy remains family-owned. Cultural tourism, centered on bayou life and Cajun traditions, has been growing. The built environment consists of homes, fishing camps, canals, and small businesses rather than a traditional downtown; getting around requires a car. Chauvin has experienced a steady population decline over several decades, and Hurricane Ida caused severe damage to community infrastructure in 2021, including a recreation center that is still being rebuilt. Housing values in the area are well below state and national medians, making it an affordable place to live. The Terrebonne Parish school district has implemented a recent elementary school rezoning plan to balance class sizes amid falling enrollment, and it faces a significant budget shortfall for the coming school year that could lead to school closures, staff reductions, or program cuts. A new elementary and middle school science curriculum was also adopted in 2023, emphasizing inquiry-based learning in line with state standards.
What does this mean for a family considering this school? Upper Little Caillou Elementary is a neighborhood school in a close-knit fishing community where the local culture and economy are tightly intertwined with the bayou. The student body reflects that community, with a high concentration of poverty that the school serves. Academically, math and English language arts results are around the midpoint of what one might expect, while science and social studies scores are notably lower. Parents may want to ask the school how it supports science instruction, particularly in light of the district’s new curriculum. The district’s financial pressures and the possibility of boundary changes or school closures are relevant for any family planning ahead, though no specific decisions about this school have been publicly reported. No information was available on teacher qualifications, class sizes, special education or English learner services, or the school’s Title I status, which are all gaps a parent would want to investigate directly. This is a school that ties closely to its place, and those who value a small community setting and a traditional bayou way of life may find it a natural fit.
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