Blanchard Elementary School
Tel:
(318) 929-2691
Blanchard Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Blanchard Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Blanchard Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Blanchard Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Blanchard Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #427 out of 1277 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 16% | 43% |
| White | 78% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caddo Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Blanchard Elementary School is Northwood High School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Donnie Bickham Middle School (2.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shreveport Donnie Bickham Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 851 students
2.6 miles
7240 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-4106 2.6 5-8 851 - Shreveport Northwood High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,028 student
3.2 miles
5939 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-3513 3.2 9-12 1,028 - Shreveport Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy Grades: 7-12 | 690 students
5.0 miles
2550 Thomas E. Howard Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 425-3411 5.0 7-12 690 - Shreveport Jack P. Timmons Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
5.0 miles
1410 Greenwood-mooringsport Ro
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-3950 5.0 PK-5 273 - Shreveport Pine Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 398 students
5.0 miles
1700 Caldwell Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 424-7191 5.0 PK-6 398
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