- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
J. S. Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. S. Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030002336
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. S. Clark Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #29 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J. S. Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. S. Clark Elementary School ranks #29 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030002336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
J. S. Clark Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220030002336 · Shreveport, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 17.6:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
J. S. Clark Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J. S. Clark 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 387
J. S. Clark Elementary School
387 students
What this shows J. S. Clark Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. S. Clark Elementary School compares
J. S. Clark 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 45% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.3%
White 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, J. S. Clark Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. S. Clark Elementary 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 J. S. Clark 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 other schools in Shreveport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Standard public school
1,480 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Turner Elementary Middle School
Standard public school
1,437 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Magnolia School of Excellence
Standard public school
1,430 students 68.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Charter School
Standard public school
1,092 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
837 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Stem Academy
Standard public school
695 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. S. Clark Elementary School
How many students attend J. S. Clark Elementary School?
J. S. Clark Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. S. Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. S. Clark Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. S. Clark Elementary School?
90.8% of students at J. S. Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. S. Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. S. Clark Elementary School is African American at 94.3% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. S. Clark Elementary School?
J. S. Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 J. S. Clark Elementary School rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, J. S. Clark Elementary School ranks #29 of 35 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 schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides J. S. Clark 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.