Enrollment
604
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030000150
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #33 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School ranks #33 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 57% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.2% of students qualify for free meals, 38% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 196 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 604 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 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 Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School.
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 Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School compares
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 57% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 38% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School.
$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 Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School 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 Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School'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 (~604 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School
How many students attend Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School?
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School is 26.3:1, which is 57% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School?
86.2% of students at Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School?
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School ranks #33 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 Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School a good school?
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Caddo Heights Math/Science 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.
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