Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Upper Little Caillou Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Little Caillou Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
7%
41%
White
71%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Little Caillou Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School is ranked #628 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Upper Little Caillou Elementary School?
360 students attend Upper Little Caillou Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Upper Little Caillou Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Little Caillou Elementary School?
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Upper Little Caillou Elementary School offer ?
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Upper Little Caillou Elementary School part of?
Upper Little Caillou Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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