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Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School

2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103

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Tel: (318) 222-2580

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Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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:

School Overview

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

401 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#69 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

29%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

40%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

90%

42%

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White

43%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.63

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Caddo Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

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?

401 students attend Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher 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 (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education