- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shreveport, LA
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220030000212
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Leadership Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Leadership Academy ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Woodlawn Leadership Academy held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 220030000212 · Shreveport, LA High · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 14.8:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Woodlawn Leadership Academy held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn Leadership Academy 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 623
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
623 students
What this shows Woodlawn Leadership Academy reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn Leadership Academy compares
Woodlawn Leadership Academy 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Woodlawn Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Woodlawn Leadership Academy 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 Woodlawn Leadership Academy'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 high schools in Shreveport
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Captain Shreve High School
Standard public school
1,658 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
C.E. Byrd High School
Standard public school
1,517 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Huntington High School
Standard public school
1,345 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Northwood High School
Standard public school
989 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Southwood High School
Standard public school
971 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Leadership Academy
How many students attend Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
Woodlawn Leadership Academy has 623 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Leadership Academy is 14.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% lower 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 Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
81.1% of students at Woodlawn Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Leadership Academy is African American at 95.5% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
Woodlawn Leadership Academy 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 Woodlawn Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Leadership Academy ranks #4 of 10 high 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 high schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Woodlawn Leadership Academy, 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.