- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Turner Elementary Middle School held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.9 → 78.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 220030001676 · Shreveport, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,437 enr · 21.4:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Turner Elementary Middle School held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.9 → 78.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Turner Elementary Middle 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
- This school
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,437 students
- Magnolia Schoo
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,430 students
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,345 students
What this shows Turner Elementary Middle School reports 1,437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Elementary Middle School compares
Turner Elementary Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,072
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
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.
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
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,517
- 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
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 (~1,437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,371 (2022-23) → 1,379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.