The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Central Park Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade within the Bossier Parish school system. The school draws its students from a city that is a flat, sprawling community of roughly forty-three square miles on the eastern bank of the Red River, closely linked to its larger neighbor Shreveport. Bossier City’s economy is rooted in a mix of manufacturing, including petroleum and wood products, and a large tourism and gaming sector built around three riverboat casinos and a horse-racing track. Barksdale Air Force Base is a major employer and civic anchor. The city has seen steady growth over decades, with casino revenue funding projects like the Louisiana Boardwalk and the CenturyLink Center, and continues to expand its boundaries and infrastructure.
The school’s enrollment is on the larger side for an elementary school in its grade band, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is diverse, with the largest demographic groups being Black and Hispanic, along with a smaller share of White students and even smaller shares of students identifying as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Asian. The school reports no magnet or charter status, and data on Title I status, special education enrollment, and English learner enrollment were not available in the materials reviewed.
State testing results for the most recent school year place Central Park Elementary in a position where a family would want to look further into academic performance. In English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above was modest, and the share in math was lower still. Science and social studies saw even smaller proportions of students reaching the proficient benchmark. Testing participation was complete, so these results reflect the full tested population. A single year of data makes it impossible to describe a trend, but the current standing suggests that many students are not yet meeting state benchmarks in core subjects. The school serves only elementary grades, so it has no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was available for this profile.
Because Central Park Elementary is the only school-level entity in this data set, the comparison tool that would place it relative to other Bossier Parish schools could not generate a meaningful comparison. The basis for comparison was Bossier Parish districts, but the cohort was too small to produce a position.
The district itself, Bossier Parish, showed no lasting parent-relevant changes in the publicly reported information reviewed. That means no major boundary shifts, new program launches, or policy changes surfaced in the search, though a parent would want to check directly with the district for any recent developments.
Housing context in the area around the school shows home values that are slightly below the state average and well below the national average. Rents have been rising modestly. The estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is close to the typical rent, meaning that for many families the decision to rent or buy may come down to personal circumstances rather than a stark cost difference. The broader economic picture includes a national unemployment rate that has been stable in the low single digits.
For a parent considering Central Park Elementary, the picture that emerges is of a large, diverse elementary school in a growing mid-sized city with a mixed economic base. The academic results on state tests are on the low side, and that is the most important piece of information for a family weighing options. The school offers no specific program orientation that stands out in the available data, and there is no information on which to judge staffing ratios, discipline climate, or course access. A parent would need to visit the school, speak with staff and other families, and ask directly about classroom instruction, support for students who are below grade level, and any programs or enrichment opportunities that exist. The surrounding community offers the amenities of a city with a riverfront, casinos, and a major air force base, and the housing market is relatively affordable compared to national norms.
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