The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in English language arts. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Stockwell Place Elementary School
Stockwell Place Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in Bossier City, a mid-sized Louisiana city that is tightly connected to Shreveport across the Red River. The school sits within the Bossier Parish district, the only school district in the parish, so there is no comparison to other local districts for context. The student body is sizable for an elementary school, and the building draws from a largely residential area of the city.
On the state assessments administered through Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 program, Stockwell Place posted overall proficiency rates that place it at a solid level for the state. In English language arts, roughly seven in ten students scored at the proficient or above level. Mathematics proficiency was close behind, with about two-thirds of students reaching that bar. Social studies proficiency was in a similar range, while science was the relative soft spot, with just over half of students scoring proficient. A parent may want to ask the school about the science curriculum and whether any additional support or enrichment is available in that subject. The school achieved full participation in testing, which gives a complete picture of student performance.
The student body is diverse. White students make up a majority, followed by a sizable share of Black students, a smaller share of Hispanic students, and modest populations of Asian students, multiracial students, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Just over two in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning the school serves a substantial but not dominant low-income population. Data on the number of students with Individualized Education Programs or English learner status was not reported in the available records, so a family with a child in either category should confirm directly with the school what supports are in place.
Bossier City itself has a distinctive economic and social backdrop. The Red River runs through it, and the city’s identity is shaped by the presence of Barksdale Air Force Base, three riverboat casinos, and related tourism. Manufacturing in petroleum and wood products also plays a role. The housing market in the area carries a cost that is above the state average but below the national median, and rents have been rising moderately. The city is car-dependent, with neighborhoods spread across flat terrain and a commercial strip along the river. Public information indicates that Bossier Parish has not undertaken any major parent-relevant changes recently, so the district’s offerings are relatively stable.
Because Stockwell Place only serves grades K through five, there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism was available. The school also lacks publicly reported information on program offerings, discipline statistics, or staffing ratios. A parent looking for details on gifted programs, arts, or after-school options would need to reach out to the school directly. The school is not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not specified in the records.
Overall, Stockwell Place delivers academic results that are above the midpoint for Louisiana elementary schools, with a clear strength in reading and a weaker spot in science that merits a conversation. It serves a diverse, majority low-to-middle-income community in a city that blends military, gaming, and industrial employment. For a family seeking a conventional elementary school with solid test proficiency and a relatively stable district, Stockwell Place fits that profile.
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