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Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School

2345 Claiborne Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103Caddo Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
401
Students
Total enrolled
$15,823
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
31/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 37% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 401 students in grades KG–05 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,823 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 31th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving grades KG–05 with 401 students. The district invests $15,823 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 31/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School

401
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution166 male · 235 female
41%
59%
Male 41%Female 59%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 247 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian2%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black89%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220030000154

Academic Outcomes at Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
31
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 31th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 3th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71103

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,823Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,823
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,962
Student Support$3,006
Administration$1,899
Operations$2,373
Other$1,582
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,823 spent per student, an estimated $7,009 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
45%
State government
33.5%
Local (property tax)
45.2%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (31/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle SchoolTurner Elementary Middle SchoolUniversity Elementary SchoolBroadmoor STEM Academy
+11 more
↓
Middle
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet SchoolCaddo Parish Middle Magnet SchoolDonnie Bickham Middle SchoolRidgewood Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Captain Shreve High SchoolC.E. Byrd High SchoolSouthwood High SchoolHuntington High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyCaddo Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCaddo Parish →
Phone: (318)222-2580
NCES ID: 220030000154
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shreveport seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Caddo Parish
High
Captain Shreve High School
1,851 students · 09–12
● 45 opp49% FRL
High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,526 students · 09–12
● 32 opp43% FRL
Elem
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,509 students · PK–08
66% FRL
Elem
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,371 students · PK–08
81% FRL
Other
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,330 students · KG–12
● 45 opp42% FRL
High
Southwood High School
1,308 students · 09–12
68% FRL
High
Huntington High School
1,228 students · 09–12
72% FRL
Mid
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
1,087 students · 06–08
● 45 opp57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2345 Claiborne Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.