Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Park 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Park Elementary School serves the southwest portion of Bossier City, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Park Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating for Eternity
School Rankings
Central Park 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 Central Park Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1076 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
33%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Park Elementary School's ranking?
Central Park Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Central Park Elementary School often compared to?
Central Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bossier Elementary School, Waller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
431 students attend Central Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Central Park Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Park Elementary School offer ?
Central Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Park Elementary School part of?
Central Park Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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