The top reported proficiency rate is 11% in English language arts. The lowest is 4% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Creswell Elementary School
Creswell Elementary School is a regular public school in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Caddo Parish school system, a district that covers the city and surrounding parish. No recent district-level changes such as new programs, referendums, or boundary adjustments were found in publicly available records, so parents should check directly with the district for any updates on school assignment or curriculum.
Shreveport itself is the third most populous city in Louisiana and the commercial and cultural hub of the Ark-La-Tex region where Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas meet. The city has a long industrial history centered on oil and manufacturing, but job losses in those sectors, including the closure of a major General Motors plant, have led to a steady population decline over the past several decades. The city is working to diversify its economy through logistics, healthcare, gaming, and a technology corridor initiative. Housing in the area is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, and the neighborhood around the school reflects that market. The school sits on Creswell Avenue in a residential part of Shreveport.
The student body at Creswell Elementary reflects the demographics of its attendance zone. The majority of students are Black, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of White students and students of two or more races. A very large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty school community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material.
Academically, the school’s state test results on the LEAP 2025 assessments show very low levels of proficiency. In both math and English language arts, the proportion of students scoring at the proficient level or above was in the single digits or low teens. In science and social studies, the proficiency rate was even lower. Only one year of test data was reported, so it is not possible to assess a trend. These results place the school well below the average for Louisiana elementary schools. Given the high poverty rate, this pattern is not uncommon in schools facing concentrated economic disadvantage, but it is a serious concern for families evaluating academic preparation.
Because Creswell serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not offer high school level courses or career pathways. No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing ratios were available in the source material. Parents may want to ask the school directly about class sizes, teacher experience, and the availability of reading or math intervention programs.
The comparison tool was unable to position this school relative to other schools in Caddo Parish because the cohort of similar schools with reported data was too small. That means there is no basis in the data to say whether Creswell is stronger or weaker than nearby elementary schools, only that its own scores are very low.
For a family considering this school, the most important facts are the high concentration of poverty and the low academic proficiency rates. The school does offer a pre-K program, which can be an asset for early childhood development. The community context is one of a mid-sized city with economic challenges but also affordable housing and some ongoing revitalization efforts. Any parent evaluating Creswell Elementary should speak with the principal or visit the school to understand what academic supports and enrichment opportunities are in place, as the available data does not provide a complete picture of the school’s day-to-day environment.
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