J. S. Clark Elementary School

Summary:

J. S. Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving 447 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Caddo Parish school district.

J. S. Clark Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 95.87% to 97.68% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Pine Grove Elementary School and Cherokee Park Elementary School, which have African American student populations ranging from 60.4% to 96.97%. The school's academic performance is consistently in the bottom 10-15% of Louisiana elementary schools, with proficiency rates on LEAP tests well below the Caddo Parish and state averages, particularly for its African American, male, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups.

J. S. Clark Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.54% to 91.05%, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 61.6% to 93.24%. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively high, ranging from 15.5 to 20.2, which may be a contributing factor to its low academic performance. Addressing the persistent low performance and achievement gaps at J. S. Clark will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103

(318) 425-8742

District: Caddo Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
575^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,926

Students who attend J. S. Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fair Park Middle School
High:	Booker T. Washington High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.0%

White:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. S. Clark Elementary School ranks worse than 85.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 17^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96%), White (2.2%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. S. Clark Elementary School is 19.4. 26 elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare J. S. Clark Elementary School employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. S. Clark Elementary School is $16,926, which is the 13^th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. S. Clark Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks J. S. Clark Elementary School 575^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See J. S. Clark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Caddo Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Caddo Parish 90^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J. S. Clark Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2015	14.87	709^th	792	10.5%
2016	7.13	710^th	742	4.3%
2017	7.27	713^th	739	3.5%
2018	13.68	650^th	728	10.7%
2019	22.38	611^th	731	16.4%
2021	9.14	681^st	729	6.6%
2022	5.47	701^st	727	3.6%
2023	13.26	667^th	730	8.6%
2024	18.36	575^th	675	14.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.88	302^nd	333	9.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	13.28	645^th	682	5.4%
2019	27.68	565^th	697	18.9%
2021	11.77	663^rd	719	7.8%
2022	6.59	696^th	724	3.9%
2023	16.83	645^th	723	10.8%
2024	22.27	559^th	674	17.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	35.48	8^th	12	33.3%
2021	11.67	19^th	19	0.0%
2023	10.91	23^rd	23	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	28.68	549^th	684	19.7%
2021	12.55	651^st	705	7.7%
2022	7.67	676^th	701	3.6%
2023	15.79	641^st	705	9.1%
2024	24.75	516^th	635	18.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.51	218^th	281	22.4%

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Rank History for Male students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	20.20	594^th	696	14.7%
2021	9.41	659^th	704	6.4%
2022	6.51	688^th	712	3.4%
2023	15.16	634^th	713	11.1%
2024	16.34	574^th	651	11.8%

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Rank History for African American students at J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	19.18	504^th	547	7.9%
2019	35.26	402^nd	559	28.1%
2021	17.48	510^th	564	9.6%
2022	11.60	528^th	562	6.0%
2023	25.48	467^th	570	18.1%
2024	28.54	390^th	509	23.4%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for J. S. Clark Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	3	818	6	2	4	833
2016	7	751	5	0	4	767
2017	11	725	5	0	6	747
2018	5	491	5	0	2	503
2019	7	539	8	0	11	565
2020	5	492	2	0	6	505
2021	4	418	7	0	7	436
2022	3	379	3	0	3	388
2023	10	429	3	0	5	447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. S. Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	833	46.0	18.1	97
2016	767	64.0	11.9	97.5
2017	747	44.1	16.9	84.7
2018	503	29.3	17.1	85.9
2019	565	22.0	25.6	84.1
2020	505	28.0	18.0	91.1
2021	436	21.5	20.2	85.6
2022	388	25.0	15.5	84.5
2023	447	22.9	19.4	91.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J. S. Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	833	46.0	18.1	97
2016	767	64.0	11.9	97.5
2017	747	44.1	16.9	84.7
2018	503	29.3	17.1	85.9
2019	565	22.0	25.6	84.1
2020	505	28.0	18.0	91.1
2021	436	21.5	20.2	85.6
2022	388	25.0	15.5	84.5
2023	447	22.9	19.4	91.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. S. Clark Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,145
2018	$12,792
2019	$12,080
2020	$12,831
2021	$14,198
2022	$16,926

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. S. Clark Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 611^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 667^th of 730 Elementary schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	54	34	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)	63	59	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	48	38	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	30	20	10%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)	36	37	1%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	33	35	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	54	46	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)	61	57	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	35	37	2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)	38	42	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	56	41	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	60	48	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)	62	60	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (J. S. Clark Elementary School)	43	13	30%
5th Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)	45	36	9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	565	447	20.9%
African American	539	429	20.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	10	42.9%
Two or More Races	11	5	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.1%	91.1%	7%

Schools Near J. S. Clark Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
J. S. Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	351 Hearne Avenue	Shreveport	71103	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 425-8742	447	23	19.4	91.1%	10 (2.2%)	429 (96.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	18.4	575^th of 675 public elementary schools	14.8%		13.3	667^th of 730 public elementary schools	8.6%	92	29.0	50.0	37.0	38.0	42.0	52.0	52.0	49.0	$16,926
Queensborough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Catherine Street	Shreveport	71109	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 631-8784	275	19	14.2	90.2%	4 (1.5%)	263 (95.6%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	29.6	502^nd of 675 public elementary schools	25.6%		26.1	557^th of 730 public elementary schools	23.7%	55	47.0		71.0	52.0	29.0	30.0	61.0	38.0	$15,276
Judson Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3809 Judson Street	Shreveport	71109	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(318) 635-1132	299	20	15.2	75.6%	4 (1.3%)	283 (94.6%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	75.1	176^th of 675 public elementary schools	73.9%		74.1	188^th of 730 public elementary schools	74.2%	12		71.0	76.0			87.0	70.0		$13,867
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	2345 Claiborne Avenue	Shreveport	71103	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 222-2580	401	25	16.1	61.6%	10 (2.5%)	356 (88.8%)	12 (3.0%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)								(n/a)	92.0		83.0	90.0					$14,587
Cherokee Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2010 East Algonquin Trail	Shreveport	71107	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 221-6782	282	19	14.6	90.4%	1 (0.4%)	273 (96.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	25.3	530^th of 675 public elementary schools	21.5%		18.3	625^th of 730 public elementary schools	14.4%	95	31.0	48.0	75.0	52.0	29.0	45.0	51.0	41.0	$18,937
Bossier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Traffic Street	Bossier City	71111	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 549-6350	222	19	11.6	93.2%	24 (10.8%)	160 (72.1%)	19 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.6%)	19.7	565^th of 675 public elementary schools	16.3%		25.6	560^th of 730 public elementary schools	23.3%	5	42.0	22.0	44.0	36.0	52.0	44.0	57.0	50.0	$19,687
Creswell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Creswell Avenue	Shreveport	71104	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 222-5935	250	16	15.9	81.2%	24 (9.6%)	151 (60.4%)	52 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.2%)	9.5	633^rd of 675 public elementary schools	6.2%		22.2	594^th of 730 public elementary schools	18.6%	39			33.0		41.0	35.0	43.0	41.0	$20,909
Midway Professional Development Center	Public	PK, KG-5	3840 Greenwood Road	Shreveport	71109	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 636-1861	313	18	17.4	91.7%	7 (2.2%)	289 (92.3%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	22.3	552^nd of 675 public elementary schools	18.2%		24.7	572^nd of 730 public elementary schools	21.6%	20		44.0	54.0	42.0	41.0	42.0	54.0	45.0	$17,755
Werner Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2715 Corbitt Street	Shreveport	71108	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 635-9633	278	17	16.8	91.0%	2 (0.7%)	253 (91.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	5.4	658^th of 675 public elementary schools	2.5%		5	716^th of 730 public elementary schools	1.9%	58			23.0		36.0	26.0	42.0	35.0	$13,899
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1702 Corbitt Street	Shreveport	71108	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 636-9610	383	23	16.6	86.2%	11 (2.9%)	344 (89.8%)	22 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	8.9	638^th of 675 public elementary schools	5.5%		25.3	564^th of 730 public elementary schools	22.7%	74	31.0	29.0	42.0	34.0	40.0	29.0	36.0	34.0	$17,099

Frequently Asked Questions about J. S. Clark Elementary School

How many students attend J. S. Clark Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended J. S. Clark Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of J. S. Clark Elementary School?

Students at J. S. Clark Elementary School are 96% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of J. S. Clark Elementary School attend?

Students who attend J. S. Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fair Park Middle School
High : Booker T. Washington High

Is J. S. Clark Elementary School a good school?

J. S. Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Louisiana elementary schools.

What district is J. S. Clark Elementary School in?

Caddo Parish

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