Caddo Parish School District

1961 Midway Street
Shreveport, LA 71108-2201
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Caddo Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 22,405 students in Caddo Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Caddo Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
56 Schools
1,027 Schools
# Students
32,148 Students
474,641 Students
# Teachers
2,116 Teachers
35,283 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Caddo Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#69 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
34%
34%
42%
20%
27%
77%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
64%
41%
% White
25%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,965 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,761 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$545 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$507 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,965
$16,127
Spending / Student
$15,761
$15,423

Best Caddo Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7635 Cornelious Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
831 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-5119
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6215 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-9826
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
626 Eden Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-7654
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Herndon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11845 Gamm Road
Belcher, LA 71004
(318) 221-7676
Gr: K-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Judson Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3809 Judson Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-1132
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
A.c. Steere Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4009 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-5675
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Shreve Island Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
836 Sewanne Place
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 869-2335
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Dixie Garden Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
University Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9900 Smitherman Drive
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 797-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Birch Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-2691
Gr: PK-3 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6008 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 868-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9360 Woolworth Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Gr: PK-8 | 1,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Keithville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12201 Mansfield Road
Keithville, LA 71047
(318) 925-1005
Gr: PK-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Donnie Bickham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7240 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-4106
Gr: 4-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 Francais Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Creswell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 222-5935
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
North Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
885 Poleman Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6346
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Mooringsport Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Latimer Street
Mooringsport, LA 71060
(318) 222-5214
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1702 Corbitt Street
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 636-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Southern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9075 Kingston Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Midway Professional Development Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3840 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-1861
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Ardis Taylor Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7325 Jewella Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 686-5489
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Cherokee Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 East Algonquin Trail
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6782
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Ridgewood Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Turner Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5904 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Gr: PK-8 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
North Caddo Elementary-middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Kentucky
Vivian, LA 71082
(318) 375-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
J. S. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Magnolia School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2290 Clyde Fant Parkway Servic
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 703-5585
Gr: K-12 | 1,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 715:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Queensborough Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Catherine Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Atkins Technology Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7611 St.vincent Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Linear/northside Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1845 Linear St.
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-3896
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Summer Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2955 Bert Kouns Industrial Loo
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1754
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 56 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32,148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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