The top reported proficiency rate is 18% in Math. The lowest is 3% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Cherokee Park Elementary School
Cherokee Park Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the Caddo Parish school system. It sits in Shreveport, the third-largest city in Louisiana and the commercial and cultural anchor of the Ark-La-Tex region. The city has a long history as an oil-industry hub and has since shifted toward healthcare, logistics, gaming, and higher education, but it has also experienced a steady population decline tied to the loss of manufacturing and energy-sector jobs. The neighborhood around the school is part of a sprawling, car-dependent city where housing remains relatively affordable. Median home values in the area are well below national benchmarks, and rents are modest by broader market standards.
The student body is substantial for an elementary school and overwhelmingly comes from families with high economic need. A very large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial composition is predominantly Black, with small numbers of white, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the supports offered.
Cherokee Park Elementary participates in Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 state assessments for grades three through five. Across the four tested subjects, the share of students scoring at the proficient level was low. Reading and math proficiency rates were both modest, with a notably smaller fraction reaching the bar in reading than in math. In science, the proportion of students meeting the benchmark was lower still, and in social studies it was very low. Participation on test day was complete. Because only a single year of assessment data was provided, there is no way to tell from this record whether these results represent a change from previous years.
The school’s academic environment is shaped by the challenges common to high-poverty elementary schools. The district, Caddo Parish Public Schools, did not have any recent major policy or program changes publicly available in the source material, so it is unclear whether there are targeted initiatives underway to support early literacy, math intervention, or other academic priorities. Program offerings beyond the core curriculum were also not listed. A parent considering this school would want to speak with the administration about what academic supports, enrichment, and family engagement programs are in place.
Cherokee Park Elementary is a neighborhood school serving a community with significant economic hardship. Its state test results indicate that most students are not yet reaching grade-level proficiency. Families evaluating this school should look closely at what the school is doing to address these outcomes, what specialized instruction is available, and how the school partners with families to support students’ learning.
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