- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shreveport, LA
Fair Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fair Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220030002444
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Park Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Park Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Park Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030002444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Fair Park Middle School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 220030002444 · Shreveport, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 16.2:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Fair Park Middle School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Fair Park 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 469
Fair Park Middle School
469 students
What this shows Fair Park Middle School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Park Middle School compares
Fair Park Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 39% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.6%
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.3%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Fair Park Middle School is less 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 Fair Park 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Park 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 middle schools in Shreveport
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Standard public school
992 students 22:1 students per teacher
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
977 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Middle School
Standard public school
521 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Amikids Caddo
Alternative education program
60 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Park Middle School
How many students attend Fair Park Middle School?
Fair Park Middle School has 469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Park Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Park Middle School?
87.1% of students at Fair Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fair Park Middle School is African American at 93.8% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Park Middle School?
Fair Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fair Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Park Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Fair Park 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.