The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on R. V. Kerr Elementary School
R. V. Kerr Elementary School serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Bossier City, a regular public school within the Bossier Parish school system. The school sits in a part of the city that is a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial development, closely tied economically and socially to Shreveport just across the Red River. Bossier City itself has a history as a railroad and cotton hub, later shaped by the presence of Barksdale Air Force Base and a tourism and casino sector along the riverfront. The area has experienced steady growth and continues to see infrastructure investment.
The academic picture at R. V. Kerr comes from the most recent state assessments taken by students in grades three through five. In English language arts, roughly one in three students met the state’s proficient benchmark, a rate that is below the statewide average. In mathematics, science, and social studies, the share of students reaching proficiency was notably lower, with fewer than one in five achieving that level. These are concerning figures for any family evaluating the school. The school’s participation rate on the tests was complete, so the results represent nearly all eligible students. Only a single year of test data was available, so there is no trend line to show whether performance is improving or declining. Parents will want to ask about the specific interventions and academic support the school offers, especially in math and science, where results were weakest.
The student body is moderately sized for an elementary school serving these grades, and the demographic composition is diverse. A substantial majority of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch. The largest group of students is Black, followed by Hispanic students and then White students; small numbers of children from other racial backgrounds are also enrolled. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so families with children who receive special education services or who are learning English should inquire directly with the school about the programs and staffing in place.
The school’s setting within Bossier City reflects a typical mid-sized Louisiana city with a largely flat, car-dependent layout. The housing market in the area around the school is relatively affordable compared with national benchmarks, and home values have held fairly steady. Rents have edged upward modestly. For families considering moving to the attendance zone, these economic conditions may be a factor, though specific neighborhood boundaries for the school were not part of the available information.
No parent-relevant changes or recent district initiatives were found in searches for Bossier Parish, so the district context appears stable but offers limited public signals about new programs or school-level improvements. The school itself does not offer magnet or charter status; it is a traditional neighborhood elementary school.
Overall, R. V. Kerr Elementary presents a clear challenge in academic performance. Parents considering this school will want to understand what specific supports exist for students who are below grade level, how the school uses its instructional time, and whether there are enrichment opportunities that might complement the core curriculum. The high rate of economic disadvantage indicates that many students face barriers that schools often work to address through federal funding or community partnerships, but no details on those efforts were reported. The absence of information about special education and English learner services leaves an important gap for families with those needs. For a family weighing options in the Bossier City area, the school’s test results are a meaningful data point that warrants a direct conversation with the principal or a visit to see the learning environment firsthand.
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