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Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

18^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is a K-5 school in Shreveport, LA, serving 396 students within the Caddo Parish school district, and it stands out as a top-tier academic performer despite serving a community where 62.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school consistently achieves elite results, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide (18th out of 690 elementary schools) for the 2025-2026 school year and earning a 5-star rating every year for the past decade. Its academic success is remarkable when compared to nearby schools. For instance, while Fairfield Magnet School and South Highlands Elementary Magnet School also achieve top rankings, they serve much wealthier populations (11-18% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, Claiborne is the only school in its immediate area that combines a high-poverty student body with top-tier academic results. Its proficiency rates are extraordinary: 100% of students were proficient in Mathematics and 82% in Social Studies, far exceeding district averages. The school also excels at serving historically underserved groups, ranking 8th in the state for low socioeconomic status students and 11th for African American students.

Another key differentiator is Claiborne's exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.5%, compared to the district average of 31.0% and rates as high as 43.0% at nearby J. S. Clark Elementary School. This suggests a strong culture of attendance and family engagement, likely driven by the "Fundamental" school model, which emphasizes parental involvement. However, the model alone isn't a guarantee of success—Judson Fundamental Elementary School, just 1.55 miles away, ranks in the 42nd percentile. Claiborne's consistent, decade-long performance, even through the COVID-19 pandemic, shows a deeply embedded system of excellence that makes it a true beacon in the Caddo Parish community.

396

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,410

Per pupil spending ?

62.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103

(318) 222-2580

District: Caddo Parish

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (93% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Louisiana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Caddo Parish

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school93%

District avg52%

Louisiana avg64%

18^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Caddo Parish

86^th of 116Caddo Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	95.7	18 of 690	97.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.9	31 of 666	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	22 of 730	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	95.6	20 of 727	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	43 of 729	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.9	12 of 731	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.0	16 of 728	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	94.4	16 of 739	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	93.2	19 of 742	97.4%	★★★★★
2015	95.5	15 of 792	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	93.5	17 of 777	97.8%	★★★★★
2013	93.3	20 of 772	97.4%	★★★★★
2012	90.2	30 of 764	96.1%	★★★★★
2011	94.8	16 of 766	97.9%	★★★★★
2010	89.3	39 of 736	94.7%	★★★★★
2009	77.0	158 of 738	78.6%	★★★★☆
2008	75.2	180 of 743	75.8%	★★★★☆
2007	85.9	76 of 725	89.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	97.8	11 of 548	98.0%	★★★★★
2025	96.0	14 of 501	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	12 of 570	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	10 of 562	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	94.7	23 of 564	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	98.8	4 of 559	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	98.3	12 of 547	97.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	95.1	17 of 679	97.5%	★★★★★
2025	86.2	61 of 633	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	30 of 635	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	30 of 705	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.2	16 of 701	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	52 of 705	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.5	10 of 684	98.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	98.5	8 of 685	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	95.7	23 of 661	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.8	14 of 674	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	96.6	19 of 723	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	97.6	13 of 724	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	88.7	45 of 719	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	97.0	13 of 697	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.6	8 of 682	98.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	96.1	17 of 682	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	22 of 651	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	97.2	9 of 713	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.7	22 of 712	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	95.3	20 of 696	97.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school

African American (2026)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics100%+38 vs state

English Language Arts96%+27 vs state

Social Studies82%+27 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, August 7, 2011

The faculty is exceptional. They are very dedicated to motivating students and bringing out their very best efforts. My child was challenged and it paid off. I would highly recommend this magnet school more than the other so called "elite" schools like South Highlands, eden gardens, and fairfield. This school has a heart like no other and I am so glad we made the choice to come here. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)					LEAP English Language Arts (2026)				LEAP Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th 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	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Total
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	2345 Claiborne Avenue	Shreveport	71103	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 222-2580	396	24	16.3	62.6%	6 (1.5%)	349 (88.1%)	17 (4.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	95.7	18^th of 690 public elementary schools	97.4%		92.9	31^st of 666 public elementary schools	95.3%	13	100.0	99.0	100.0		100.0	92.0		99.0		69.0	87.0	89.0	82.0	$15,410
Queensborough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Catherine Street	Shreveport	71109	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 631-8784	212	19	10.8	96.2%	4 (1.9%)	192 (90.6%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)								(n/a)														$19,875
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	604	44	13.8	88.9%	9 (1.5%)	556 (92.1%)	20 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	8.7	665^th of 690 public elementary schools	3.6%		5.5	652^nd of 666 public elementary schools	2.1%	13	42.0	38.0			35.0	34.0	34.0	36.0	34.0	32.0	28.0	26.0	29.0	$18,361
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	312	22	14.3	70.5%	4 (1.3%)	291 (93.3%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	44.7	402^nd of 690 public elementary schools	41.7%					(n/a)	49.0				68.0	49.0	88.0		78.0	32.0	63.0		57.0	$16,841
Midway Professional Development Center	Public	PK, KG-5	3840 Greenwood Road	Shreveport	71109	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 636-1861	234	21	11.1	91.5%	6 (2.6%)	216 (92.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	29.6	514^th of 690 public elementary schools	25.5%		23.4	541^st of 666 public elementary schools	18.8%	27	32.0	43.0	61.0		44.0	29.0	60.0	64.0	50.0	36.0	50.0	55.0	47.0	$18,312
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	831 Erie Street	Shreveport	71106	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 865-5119	504	34	15.0	11.7%	340 (67.5%)	81 (16.1%)	21 (4.2%)	34 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	98.3	3^rd of 690 public elementary schools	99.6%		97.9	3^rd of 666 public elementary schools	99.5%		100.0	99.0	99.0		99.0	100.0		99.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	94.0		$14,841
Creswell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Creswell Avenue	Shreveport	71104	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 222-5935	325	29	11.2	81.5%	26 (8.0%)	215 (66.2%)	68 (20.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	5.3	679^th of 690 public elementary schools	1.6%		4.3	656^th of 666 public elementary schools	1.5%	23	27.0	44.0			29.0	32.0	41.0	35.0	34.0		24.0	11.0		$20,815
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	387	29	13.3	94.6%	10 (2.6%)	365 (94.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	6.8	672^nd of 690 public elementary schools	2.6%		15.9	602^nd of 666 public elementary schools	9.6%	70	19.0	28.0	38.0	33.0	29.0	28.0	41.0	38.0	38.0	21.0	37.0	23.0	25.0	$18,485
Bethune/Oak Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4331 Henry Street	Shreveport	71109	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 635-2141	502	46	10.8	92.4%	6 (1.2%)	463 (92.2%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	10	657^th of 690 public elementary schools	4.8%		3.4	659^th of 666 public elementary schools	1.1%	2		44.0			27.0	27.0	56.0	38.0	40.0		32.0	24.0	21.0	$16,717
Fairfield Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6215 Fairfield Avenue	Shreveport	71106	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 868-9826	512	36	14.4	18.6%	321 (62.7%)	115 (22.5%)	27 (5.3%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	97.8	7^th of 690 public elementary schools	99.0%		97.3	6^th of 666 public elementary schools	99.1%	1	99.0				99.0		100.0	100.0	99.0	89.0		89.0	91.0	$15,401

Frequently Asked Questions about Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School

Is Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools.

What district is Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School in?

Caddo Parish

How many students attend Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 396 students attended Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School?

Students at Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School are 88% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian.

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