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#186 of 253 private schools in LA

Southfield School

Elementary School

1100 SOUTHFIELD RD, Shreveport, LA 71106

Private

Enrollment

295

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#186 of 253

In Shreveport

#10 of 12

public schools

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Southfield School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Shreveport · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

South Highlands Elementary Magnet School

9.2/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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9.3/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Southfield School

Southfield School is a private elementary school in Shreveport, LA. Southfield School serves approximately 295 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Southfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares0.8 pts below LA schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Southfield School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Southfield School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Shreveport, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
This School
vs
23:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
295
This School
vs
550
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 74.9% vs 0%
Black 9.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.1% vs 0%
Asian 5.8% vs 0%
Southfield School Shreveport Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Southfield School (this school) 5.5
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School 9.2
Fairfield Magnet School 9.3
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School 5.6
Broadmoor STEM Academy 6.0
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School 4.1
Linwood Public Charter School 4.3
Atkins Technology Elementary School 6.3
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School 8.6
Werner Park Elementary School 6.0
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School 5.8
A.C. Steere Elementary School 6.7
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School 9.1
Creswell Elementary School 4.3
Eighty-First Street ECE Center 6.7
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School 8.0
Sunset Acres Elementary School 5.9
Queensborough Elementary School 6.5
Shreve Island Elementary School 5.6
Fair Park Middle School 3.4
Riverside Elementary School 4.3

Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Shreveport

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,197
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 42%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 295
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 74.9%
Black 9.2%
Hispanic 6.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1100 SOUTHFIELD RD, Shreveport, LA 71106

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Southfield School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fairfield Magnet School (rated 9.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shreveport, see our Shreveport schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School Shreveport 0.3 mi 9.2
Fairfield Magnet School Shreveport 0.6 mi 9.3
DREAMKEEPERS ACADEMY Shreveport 0.6 mi 3.2
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School Shreveport 0.9 mi 5.6
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL Shreveport 1.1 mi 7.2
Linwood Public Charter School Shreveport 1.3 mi 4.3
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School Shreveport 1.3 mi 4.1
Broadmoor STEM Academy Shreveport 1.3 mi 6.0
Atkins Technology Elementary School Shreveport 1.5 mi 6.3
C.E. Byrd High School Shreveport 1.6 mi 6.4
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School Shreveport 1.6 mi 8.6
ST MARKS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Shreveport 1.8 mi 7.5
Eighty-First Street ECE Center Shreveport 1.9 mi 6.7
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School Shreveport 1.9 mi 9.1
Creswell Elementary School Shreveport 1.9 mi 4.3
Werner Park Elementary School Shreveport 1.7 mi 6.0
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School Shreveport 1.7 mi 5.8
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School Shreveport 1.9 mi 8.0
Woodlawn Leadership Academy Shreveport 2.0 mi 4.5
A.C. Steere Elementary School Shreveport 1.9 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 71106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,724

Median Home Value

$310,300

Median Rent

$890/mo

Population

33,651

College Educated

42.1%

Homeownership

66.5%

Avg Commute

17.8 min

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Median Age

40.5

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Pearl Watson Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 5.5
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St. Helena Early Learning Center Greensburg, LA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southfield School

What grades does Southfield School serve?

Southfield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Southfield School?

Southfield School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southfield School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southfield School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Southfield School rank in LA?

Southfield School ranks #186 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Southfield School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Southfield School a private school?

Yes, Southfield School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Southfield School a religious school?

No, Southfield School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
295
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Caddo Parish

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