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#946 of 1,288 schools in LA
University Elementary School
Elementary School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9900 Smitherman Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115
- Math 38% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$71,645
Median home value
$239,100
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Eighty-first Street Ece CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–K | 3.0 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 852 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caddo Parish
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #29 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
University Elementary School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Elementary School
University Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 871 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Elementary School
What grades does University Elementary School serve?
University Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Elementary School rank in LA?
University Elementary School ranks #946 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is University Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 University Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is University Elementary School a charter school?
No, University Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Elementary School a Title I school?
No, University Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Elementary School?
54.2% of students at University 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
- 871
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (318) 797-2240
- Area population (ZIP 71115)
- 15,034
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 71115; 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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