Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Creswell 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creswell Elementary School serves the southeast area of Shreveport, LA, encompassing approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creswell Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creswell 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 Creswell Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#952 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
66%
42%
White
8%
41%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creswell Elementary School's ranking?
Creswell Elementary School is ranked #952 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Creswell Elementary School?
325 students attend Creswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Creswell Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creswell Elementary School?
Creswell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creswell Elementary School offer ?
Creswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creswell Elementary School part of?
Creswell Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Creswell Elementary School located?
Creswell Elementary School is located in the Highland Stoner Hill neighborhood of Shreveport, LA.
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