Summary:
Chauvin, Louisiana, is served by a single public elementary school, Upper Little Caillou Elementary School, which educates 342 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade as part of the Terrebonne Parish school district.
As the only school in the area, Upper Little Caillou Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 4th grade. In the 2025-2026 school year, 4th graders achieved an impressive 90% proficiency in English Language Arts and 89% in Mathematics, significantly outpacing both the district (80% ELA, 79% Math) and state (72% ELA, 67% Math) averages. The school also consistently outperforms district and state averages across all grades in Math and ELA, with a 2025-2026 all-grades Math proficiency of 79% (district: 69%, state: 62%) and ELA proficiency of 75% (district: 76%, state: 70%). This is especially noteworthy given that 76.61% of students are economically disadvantaged, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 15.5:1. However, the school's state ranking has fluctuated, dropping from the 83rd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 68th percentile in 2025-2026, causing its star rating to fall from 4 to 3 stars.
A key takeaway is the dramatic academic leap between 3rd and 4th grade, with 4th graders outperforming 3rd graders by 18 points in Math, 29 points in ELA, and 23 points in Social Studies in 2025-2026. This suggests exceptional 4th-grade instruction or preparation. While the school excels in core subjects, Social Studies remains a relative weakness at 58% proficiency, particularly in 3rd grade (48%), presenting a clear area for growth. Chronic absenteeism sits at 22.3%, slightly below the district average of 26.7% but on par with the state average.
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