- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shreveport, LA
Amikids Caddo
Federal NCES profile for Amikids Caddo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220030002431Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amikids Caddo earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Amikids Caddo has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amikids Caddo ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Amikids Caddo shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-51.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 220030002431 · Shreveport, LA Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
60 enr · 15:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Amikids Caddo shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-51.6%). Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Amikids Caddo 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 60
Amikids Caddo
60 students
What this shows Amikids Caddo reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amikids Caddo compares
Amikids Caddo 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.3%
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
$14,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 153.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
White 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Amikids Caddo is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amikids Caddo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amikids Caddo'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 middle schools in Shreveport
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Standard public school
992 students 22:1 students per teacher
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
977 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Middle School
Standard public school
521 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Fair Park Middle School
Standard public school
469 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amikids Caddo
How many students attend Amikids Caddo?
Amikids Caddo has 60 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amikids Caddo?
The student-teacher ratio at Amikids Caddo is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Amikids Caddo?
87.7% of students at Amikids Caddo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amikids Caddo?
The largest demographic group at Amikids Caddo is African American at 86.7% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amikids Caddo?
Amikids Caddo has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amikids Caddo rank among middle schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Amikids Caddo ranks #6 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Amikids Caddo, 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.