- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shreveport, LA
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220030000157
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220030000157 · Shreveport, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 19.8:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary 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 495
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School compares
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 70% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
African American 23.2%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary 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 Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
How many students attend Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School?
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School?
18.7% of students at Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School?
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School ranks #2 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 Eden Gardens Fundamental 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.