- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houma, LA
Grand Caillou Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Caillou Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220174001952
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Caillou Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Caillou Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Caillou Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Grand Caillou Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220174001952 · Houma, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 14.8:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Grand Caillou Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Grand Caillou Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school 267
Grand Caillou Middle School
267 students
What this shows Grand Caillou Middle School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Caillou Middle School compares
Grand Caillou Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.2%
Two or More 16.5%
African American 15.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Grand Caillou Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Caillou Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Caillou Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Houma
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Caillou Middle School
How many students attend Grand Caillou Middle School?
Grand Caillou Middle School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Caillou Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Caillou Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Caillou Middle School?
77.0% of students at Grand Caillou Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Caillou Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Caillou Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Caillou Middle School?
Grand Caillou Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Caillou Middle School rank among elementary schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Caillou Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Houma, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Grand Caillou Middle School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.