- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shreveport, LA
Donnie Bickham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Donnie Bickham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220030001917
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donnie Bickham Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Donnie Bickham Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donnie Bickham Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030001917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Donnie Bickham Middle School shrank from 907 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 220030001917 · Shreveport, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 17.4:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Donnie Bickham Middle School shrank from 907 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Donnie Bickham Middle School 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
Donnie Bickham Middle School
800 students
What this shows Donnie Bickham Middle School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donnie Bickham Middle School compares
Donnie Bickham Middle School 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Donnie Bickham Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
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 Donnie Bickham Middle School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donnie Bickham Middle School'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 elementary schools in Shreveport
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Donnie Bickham Middle School
How many students attend Donnie Bickham Middle School?
Donnie Bickham Middle School has 800 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donnie Bickham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donnie Bickham Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donnie Bickham Middle School?
59.8% of students at Donnie Bickham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donnie Bickham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Donnie Bickham Middle School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donnie Bickham Middle School?
Donnie Bickham Middle 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 Donnie Bickham Middle School rank among elementary schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Donnie Bickham Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Donnie Bickham Middle 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.