Enrollment
1,437
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
Turner Elementary Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Elementary Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030001676
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Elementary Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #28 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Elementary Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elementary Middle School ranks #28 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Elementary Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Elementary Middle School
Turner Elementary Middle School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 1,437 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Louisiana schools and 27% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,437 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 290 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,437 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shreveport's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students): Turner Elementary Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 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 Turner Elementary Middle 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 Turner Elementary Middle School compares
Turner Elementary Middle 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,437
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
White 3.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Turner Elementary Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes Turner Elementary Middle 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 Turner Elementary Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Elementary Middle 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
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
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
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 26.3:1 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 (~1,437 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turner Elementary Middle School
How many students attend Turner Elementary Middle School?
Turner Elementary Middle School has 1,437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Elementary Middle School?
81.0% of students at Turner Elementary Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Elementary Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Elementary Middle School is African American at 83.9% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Elementary Middle School?
Turner Elementary Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Turner Elementary Middle School rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elementary Middle School ranks #28 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 Turner Elementary Middle School a good school?
Turner Elementary Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 Turner Elementary 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.
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