Upper Little Caillou Elementary School

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Upper Little Caillou Elementary School is a public school located in Chauvin, Louisiana, serving students in the Terrebonne Parish School District. Situated in the heart of a coastal community, the school plays a vital role in the local educational landscape, focusing on foundational academic development for elementary-aged children. It is known for fostering a close-knit environment that reflects the unique culture and heritage of the bayou region.

Like many schools in the Terrebonne Parish system, Upper Little Caillou Elementary is dedicated to meeting state curriculum standards while supporting the social and emotional growth of its students. The school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere, often involving active partnerships with local families to ensure students receive the resources and guidance necessary for success. Its location in Chauvin positions it as a cornerstone of the community, providing a stable academic environment for children living in the southern portion of the parish.

360

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Little Caillou Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	14
Black	26
Two or More	40
American Indian	26

White
254 (70.6 %)
Two or More
40 (11.1 %)
Black
26 (7.2 %)
American Indian
26 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)303-4838
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Upper Little Caillou Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Upper Little Caillou Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	51.7%
Male	174	48.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th