Enrollment
387
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. S. Clark Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. S. Clark Elementary School
J. S. Clark Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.8% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shreveport's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students): J. S. Clark Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.5:1).
Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students) and C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students) alongside J. S. Clark Elementary 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 J. S. Clark Elementary School compares
J. S. Clark Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,387
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes J. S. Clark Elementary 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 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
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~387 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J. S. Clark Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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