- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
A.C. Steere Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A.C. Steere Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030000198
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A.C. Steere Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #7 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
A.C. Steere Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A.C. Steere Elementary School ranks #7 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
A.C. Steere Elementary School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 220030000198 · Shreveport, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 17.7:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
A.C. Steere Elementary School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
A.C. Steere Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Captain Shreve
Captain Shreve High School
1,658 students
- C.E. Byrd High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,517 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,480 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,437 students
- Magnolia Schoo
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,430 students
- This school 443
A.C. Steere Elementary School
443 students
What this shows A.C. Steere Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How A.C. Steere Elementary School compares
A.C. Steere Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
African American 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, A.C. Steere Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A.C. Steere Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A.C. Steere Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Shreveport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Standard public school
1,480 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Turner Elementary Middle School
Standard public school
1,437 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Magnolia School of Excellence
Standard public school
1,430 students 68.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Charter School
Standard public school
1,092 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
837 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Stem Academy
Standard public school
695 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about A.C. Steere Elementary School
How many students attend A.C. Steere Elementary School?
A.C. Steere Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.C. Steere Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A.C. Steere Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A.C. Steere Elementary School?
42.7% of students at A.C. Steere Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A.C. Steere Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A.C. Steere Elementary School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.C. Steere Elementary School?
A.C. Steere Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 A.C. Steere Elementary School rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, A.C. Steere Elementary School ranks #7 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides A.C. Steere Elementary School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.