The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 21% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on University Elementary School
University Elementary School in Shreveport is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade within Caddo Parish Public Schools. It is one of the larger elementary schools in the parish by enrollment, with a student body that reflects the broader demographics of its city. The school is located in a residential area near the southern edge of Shreveport, not far from the Louisiana State University Shreveport campus that gives the school its name.
The student population is nearly evenly split between Black and White students, with smaller shares of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a substantial portion of families face economic pressure. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so parents seeking specific support in those areas would need to ask the school directly.
State test results from the LEAP 2025 assessments, which cover grades three through five, show that about two in five students scored at the proficient level or above in both math and English language arts. Performance in science and social studies was lower, with roughly one in four students reaching proficiency in science and about one in five in social studies. These figures represent a single year of data, so there is no trend to observe. The school had full participation on test day, which means the results reflect nearly every eligible student.
University Elementary is an elementary school, so there is no graduation rate to consider, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was available in the provided records. The school does not offer the kind of advanced course pathways or specialized programs that appear at the high school level, and no information about extracurricular offerings or after-school supports was included. Parents looking into enrichment or intervention programs will need to contact the school or visit its website for those specifics.
Shreveport itself is the third most populous city in Louisiana and the commercial and cultural hub of the Ark-La-Tex region. The city has experienced a steady population decline over the past several decades, tied to the loss of oil-industry jobs and the closure of a major General Motors plant. Efforts to diversify the economy have brought logistics, healthcare, and technology sectors, including an Amazon fulfillment center and an initiative to build a cyber corridor linking Shreveport to Dallas and Atlanta. Barksdale Air Force Base remains a major employer. For families, the local housing market is relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks, and the neighborhood around University Elementary is a mix of suburban-style homes and newer developments.
The district itself, Caddo Parish Public Schools, covers a large geographic area that includes Shreveport as well as smaller towns and rural communities. No recent district-level changes such as boundary adjustments, curriculum shifts, or tax referendums were identified in the available information, so the current operating context appears stable at this level.
For a parent choosing an elementary school, University Elementary offers a standard elementary program in a large, diverse setting. Academic proficiency rates in core subjects sit in the moderate range, with science and social studies below that. The school draws from a neighborhood that reflects the broader Shreveport housing market, which is affordable but set within a city that has faced economic headwinds. Families who value a straightforward, regular public school serving a wide mix of students in a mid-sized Southern city will find University Elementary a familiar option. Those wanting to understand special education services, gifted programming, or specific enrichment offerings will need to seek that information directly from the school since those details were not included in the data available here.
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