Caddo Parish

Louisiana · Public School District

Schools

36,147

Students

$15,823

Per-Pupil Spend

+10% nat'l

63.5%

Free Lunch Rate

+11pp vs nat'l

82.1%

Graduation Rate

-4.4pp vs nat'l

District Overview

Caddo Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 36,147 students across 59 schools. It includes 37 elementary, 7 middle, 13 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 82.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,823 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (59)

Elementary Schools37 schools

School	Grades	Students
A.C. Steere Elementary School	PK–05	468
Atkins Technology Elementary School	PK–05	251
Blanchard Elementary School	PK–03	404
Broadmoor STEM Academy	PK–08	864
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School	PK–05	383
Cherokee Park Elementary School	PK–06	282
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School	KG–05	401
Creswell Elementary School	PK–05	250
E.B. Williams Stoner Hill Elementary School	PK–05	185
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School	KG–05	518
Eighty-First Street ECE Center	PK–KG	57
Fairfield Magnet School	PK–05	515
Forest Hill Elementary School	PK–05	499
Herndon Magnet School	KG–08	712
J. S. Clark Elementary School	PK–05	447
Judson Fundamental Elementary School	PK–05	299
Keithville Elementary/Middle School	PK–08	823
Midway Professional Development Center	PK–05	313
Mooringsport Elementary School	PK–05	338
North Caddo Elementary-Middle School	PK–08	612
North Highlands Elementary School	PK–05	354
Northside Elementary School	PK–06	323
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School	PK–05	585
Pine Grove Elementary School	PK–06	264
Queensborough Elementary School	PK–05	275
Riverside Elementary School	PK–05	458
Shreve Island Elementary School	PK–05	731
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School	PK–05	517
Southern Hills Elementary School	PK–05	677
Summer Grove Elementary School	PK–05	529
Summerfield Elementary School	PK–05	515
Sunset Acres Elementary School	PK–05	267
Turner Elementary Middle School	PK–08	1,371
University Elementary School	PK–05	954
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School	PK–08	1,509
Werner Park Elementary School	PK–05	278
Westwood Elementary School	PK–05	298

Middle Schools7 schools

School	Grades	Students
AmiKiDs CaddoCharter	06–08	252
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School	06–08	388
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School	06–08	1,003
Donnie Bickham Middle School	04–08	907
Fair Park Middle School	06–08	611
Ridgewood Middle School	06–08	702
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School	06–08	1,087

High Schools13 schools

School	Grades	Students
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School	09–12	786
C.E. Byrd High School	09–12	1,526
Caddo Career & Technical Center	09–12	0
Caddo Parish Magnet High School	09–12	958
Caddo Virtual Academy	09–12	169
Captain Shreve High School	09–12	1,851
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy	07–12	561
Huntington High School	09–12	1,228
North Caddo High School	09–12	344
Northwood High School	09–12	1,068
Pathways in Education-Louisiana Inc.Charter	09–12	482
Southwood High School	09–12	1,308
Woodlawn Leadership Academy	09–12	761

Other Schools2 schools

School	Grades	Students
Academic Recovery Ombudsman	02–12	299
Magnolia School of ExcellenceCharter	KG–12	1,330

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,823+10% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

33%

45%

State

33.5%

Local (property tax)

45.2%

Federal

21.4%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (45%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

36,147

Students

63%

Free Lunch

$16K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate82.1%

Opportunity Score36/100

StateLouisiana →

School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Range of school options

With 59 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Heavy reliance on federal aid

21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caddo Parish?

Caddo Parish has 59 public schools, serving a total of 36,147 students.

What is the graduation rate for Caddo Parish?

The graduation rate is 82.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does Caddo Parish spend per student?

Caddo Parish spends $15,823 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Caddo Parish?

63% of students in Caddo Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in Caddo Parish?

Yes — 3 of the 59 schools in Caddo Parish are charter schools.

What grade levels does Caddo Parish serve?

Caddo Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for Caddo Parish?

The median opportunity score across schools in Caddo Parish is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.