Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School serves the southeast part of Shreveport, LA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
92%
42%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School's ranking?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is ranked #1004 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School?
604 students attend Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School offer ?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School part of?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School located?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is located in the Caddo Heights South Highlands neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Caddo Heights South Highlands.
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