- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shreveport, LA
C.E. Byrd High School
Federal NCES profile for C.E. Byrd High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220030000147
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.E. Byrd High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C.E. Byrd High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.E. Byrd High School ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
C.E. Byrd High School held near 1,526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220030000147 · Shreveport, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,517 enr · 24.1:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
C.E. Byrd High School held near 1,526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
C.E. Byrd High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Captain Shreve
Captain Shreve High School
1,658 students
- This school
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
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,345 students
What this shows C.E. Byrd High School reports 1,517 students on the CCD universe file.
How C.E. Byrd High School compares
C.E. Byrd High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 43% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,517 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,517
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$14,072
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
African American 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, C.E. Byrd High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 C.E. Byrd High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.E. Byrd High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Shreveport
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Captain Shreve High School
Standard public school
1,658 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Huntington High School
Standard public school
1,345 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Northwood High School
Standard public school
989 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Southwood High School
Standard public school
971 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
Standard public school
722 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about C.E. Byrd High School
How many students attend C.E. Byrd High School?
C.E. Byrd High School has 1,517 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,526 (2022-23) → 1,526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.E. Byrd High School?
The student-teacher ratio at C.E. Byrd High School is 24.1:1, which is 43% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C.E. Byrd High School?
42.1% of students at C.E. Byrd High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.E. Byrd High School?
The largest demographic group at C.E. Byrd High School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.E. Byrd High School?
C.E. Byrd High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 C.E. Byrd High School rank among high schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, C.E. Byrd High School ranks #6 of 10 high 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 high schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides C.E. Byrd High School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students), and Turner Elementary Middle School (1,437 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.