Enrollment
168
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
Federal NCES profile for Academic Recovery Ombudsman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030002343
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academic Recovery Ombudsman earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools.
- #35 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Academic Recovery Ombudsman has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Recovery Ombudsman ranks #35 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030002343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academic Recovery Ombudsman compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academic Recovery Ombudsman
Academic Recovery Ombudsman is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 168 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42:1 is larger than about 99% of Louisiana schools and 150% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Louisiana schools, with 168 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shreveport's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students): Academic Recovery Ombudsman is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (42:1 vs 19.5:1).
Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students) and C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students) alongside Academic Recovery Ombudsman.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academic Recovery Ombudsman compares
Academic Recovery Ombudsman on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42:1 | ▲ 150% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
42:1
students per teacher
- 150% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$14,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 84.5%
White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Academic Recovery Ombudsman is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes Academic Recovery Ombudsman.
$14,387
Per student
-12%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 33.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academic Recovery Ombudsman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academic Recovery Ombudsman's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~168 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academic Recovery Ombudsman
How many students attend Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman has 168 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Shreveport, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
The student-teacher ratio at Academic Recovery Ombudsman is 42:1, which is 150% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
79.6% of students at Academic Recovery Ombudsman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
The largest demographic group at Academic Recovery Ombudsman is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academic Recovery Ombudsman rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Recovery Ombudsman ranks #35 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.
Is Academic Recovery Ombudsman a good school?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Academic Recovery Ombudsman, 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.
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