The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in Science. The lowest is 26% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Judson Fundamental Elementary School
Judson Fundamental Elementary School is a regular public school in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Caddo Parish Public Schools. With an enrollment of around three hundred students, it is an elementary-only school, so there is no graduation rate to report. The student body is predominantly Black, and a substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic profile of the surrounding neighborhood.
State testing results from the LEAP 2025 assessment give a picture of academic performance across four subjects. In math, approximately two in five students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share was similar, just over two in five. Science and social studies results were lower, with about one in three students reaching proficiency in science and about one in four in social studies. These figures come from a single year of data, so trends are not yet available. The school’s participation rate on the assessments was full. The state’s social studies test cut scores changed recently, which means that subject’s results should be interpreted with caution when comparing to prior years.
Demographic and support details have some gaps. Information on the share of students with disabilities and English learners was not provided, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of special education services and English language support. The school does not report a Title I status in the available data, though the high rate of free and reduced-price meal eligibility suggests it serves a low-income population. No information on discipline rates, staffing ratios, or chronic absenteeism was available for this profile.
Judson Fundamental is located in Shreveport, the third-most populous city in Louisiana and the commercial and cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex region where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. The city historically grew around the oil industry and has since diversified into healthcare, logistics, gaming, and higher education. Shreveport has been experiencing a steady population decline in recent decades, reflecting broader economic challenges including the loss of manufacturing jobs and the closure of a major General Motors plant. The city is actively working to revitalize its economy through initiatives like the I-20 Cyber Corridor and redevelopment of its river port. Home values in the school’s zip code are well below national and state medians, and rents are modest, making the area relatively affordable.
The surrounding neighborhood on Judson Street sits within a city that combines historic districts, riverfront casinos, and suburban-style commercial corridors. The school itself is a neighborhood elementary school within Caddo Parish, which covers the broader Shreveport area and surrounding communities. The district’s recent policy or program changes were not documented in available public records, so no specific district-level initiatives can be noted here.
For a family considering Judson Fundamental, the school offers a small elementary setting with a core academic program that shows moderate proficiency in math and reading and weaker results in science and social studies. The student population is highly economically disadvantaged, which can be associated with additional needs that families may want to discuss with the school. The city context includes economic headwinds but also affordable housing and ongoing revitalization efforts. Because this is an elementary school, secondary-level programs and graduation outcomes are not applicable. Parents looking for more detailed information on special populations or school climate will need to contact the school directly, as those data were not available in this profile.
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