Excellent
#199 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 15% in state
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
Elementary School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2345 Claiborne Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103
- Math 61% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Claiborne Fundamental 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$27,958
Median home value
$74,200
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
35.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensborough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Werner Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Judson Fundamental Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 305 | 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
- #6 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
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
What grades does Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School serve?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School rank in LA?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School ranks #199 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School a charter school?
No, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Claiborne Fundamental 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (318) 222-2580
- Area population (ZIP 71103)
- 6,142
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 71103; 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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