Average
#620 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 48% in state
Central Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Bossier Parish · Bossier City, LA
A Bossier Parish elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 Central Park Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71112
- Math 18% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Park Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Park 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,606/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bossier City), 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
$59,814
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Magnolia School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,449 | Compare → |
| R. V. Kerr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Benton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | Not available | 640 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bossier Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #16 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Park Elementary School is listed in Bossier Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Park Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bossier City, LA, part of Bossier Parish, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Park Elementary School
What grades does Central Park Elementary School serve?
Central Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Park Elementary School rank in LA?
Central Park Elementary School ranks #620 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Central Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Central Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Park Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Park Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Central Park 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bossier Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (318) 549-6400
- Area population (ZIP 71112)
- 32,975
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 71112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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