Below Average
#1027 of 1,288 schools in LA
Blanchard Elementary School
Elementary School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
402 Birch Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71107
- Math 33% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blanchard Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blanchard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shreveport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,114
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Claiborne Fundamental Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
| Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 506 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 528 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caddo Parish
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #32 of 57
- District spending per student
- $14,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blanchard Elementary School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blanchard Elementary School
Blanchard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blanchard Elementary School
What grades does Blanchard Elementary School serve?
Blanchard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Blanchard Elementary School?
Blanchard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blanchard Elementary School rank in LA?
Blanchard Elementary School ranks #1,027 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Blanchard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blanchard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blanchard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanchard Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blanchard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blanchard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blanchard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blanchard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanchard Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Blanchard Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (318) 929-2691
- Area population (ZIP 71107)
- 31,807
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71107; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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