- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
Shreve Island Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shreve Island Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030001578
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shreve Island Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shreve Island Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shreve Island Elementary School ranks #4 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Shreve Island Elementary School shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 220030001578 · Shreveport, LA Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 17:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Shreve Island Elementary School shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Shreve Island 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 579
Shreve Island Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Shreve Island Elementary School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shreve Island Elementary School compares
Shreve Island Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Shreve Island 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 Shreve Island Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Similar 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 Shreve Island 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shreve Island Elementary School
How many students attend Shreve Island Elementary School?
Shreve Island Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shreve Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shreve Island Elementary School is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shreve Island Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Shreve Island Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shreve Island Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shreve Island Elementary School is African American at 52.5% 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 Shreve Island Elementary School?
Shreve Island Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Shreve Island Elementary School rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Shreve Island Elementary School ranks #4 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 Shreve Island 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.