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#519 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 40% in state
Sun City Elementary School
Elementary School · Bossier Parish · Bossier City, LA
A Bossier Parish elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4230 Van Deeman Street, Bossier City, LA 71112
- Math 45% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sun City Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
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 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sun City 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Shreve Island Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Magnolia School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,449 | 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
- #14 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
Sun City Elementary School is listed in Bossier Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun City Elementary School
Sun City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bossier City, LA, part of Bossier Parish, serving approximately 560 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun City Elementary School
What grades does Sun City Elementary School serve?
Sun City Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Sun City Elementary School?
Sun City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun City Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun City Elementary School rank in LA?
Sun City Elementary School ranks #519 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sun City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sun City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun City Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sun City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sun City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sun City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun City Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Sun City 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bossier Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (318) 549-7000
- 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.
- 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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