Enrollment
1,517
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220030000147
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C.E. Byrd High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at C.E. Byrd High School
C.E. Byrd High School is a large high school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 1,517 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Louisiana schools and 43% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 42.1% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,517 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.1% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shreveport's high schools, it stands alongside Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students): C.E. Byrd High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 23.4:1).
Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students) and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students) alongside C.E. Byrd High 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 C.E. Byrd High School compares
C.E. Byrd High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,387
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes C.E. Byrd High 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 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
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is C.E. Byrd High School a good school?
C.E. Byrd High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 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.
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