Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School

2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#69 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
29%
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75-79%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
89%
42%
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White
2%
43%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School's ranking?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School often compared to?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Magnet School, Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?
407 students attend Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School offer ?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School part of?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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