- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
Southern Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030000196
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Hills Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #24 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Hills Elementary School ranks #24 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Southern Hills Elementary School shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 220030000196 · Shreveport, LA Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 16.3:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Southern Hills Elementary School shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Southern Hills 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 504
Southern Hills Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Southern Hills Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Hills Elementary School compares
Southern Hills 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills 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 (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Southern Hills Elementary School?
Southern Hills Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Southern Hills Elementary School?
83.8% of students at Southern Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Hills Elementary School is African American at 87.3% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Hills Elementary School?
Southern Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Southern Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Hills Elementary School ranks #24 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 Southern Hills 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.