- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030000207
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #15 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School ranks #15 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 220030000207 · Shreveport, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,480 enr · 19.5:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Walnut Hill 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
- This school
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
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,345 students
What this shows Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School reports 1,480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School compares
Walnut Hill 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,480 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,480
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
259
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle 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 Walnut Hill 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 |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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 Walnut Hill 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
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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
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 (~1,480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School?
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School has 1,480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,509 (2022-23) → 1,472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School?
65.1% of students at Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School?
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School ranks #15 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 Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Turner Elementary Middle School (1,437 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.