Enrollment
1,480
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 1,480 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.1% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,480 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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: 361 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,480 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shreveport's public schools, it stands alongside Turner Elementary Middle School (1,437 students): Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 21.4:1).
Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students) and C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students) alongside Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School compares
Walnut Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,387
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes Walnut Hill 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 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
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- 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
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 (~1,480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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