Very Good
#56 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 22% of private schools
First Baptist Church School
Elementary School · Shreveport, LA
A private elementary school in Shreveport, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
533 OCKLEY DR, Shreveport, LA 71106
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where First Baptist Church 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$77,724
Median home value
$310,300
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| South Highlands Elementary Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Creswell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| A.c. Steere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 435 | 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.
First Baptist Church School is listed in Shreveport, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Baptist Church School
First Baptist Church School is a private elementary school in Shreveport, LA, serving approximately 346 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Baptist Church School
What grades does First Baptist Church School serve?
First Baptist Church School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend First Baptist Church School?
First Baptist Church School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Church School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Church School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Baptist Church School rank in LA?
First Baptist Church School ranks #56 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is First Baptist Church School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Baptist Church School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Baptist Church School a private school?
Yes, First Baptist Church School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Baptist Church School a religious school?
First Baptist Church School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Phone
- (318) 869-2361
- Area population (ZIP 71106)
- 33,651
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 71106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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