Elementary Schools in Bossier Parish

The Bossier Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 20 elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standout performers like Kingston Elementary School and Legacy Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. However, other schools, such as Waller Elementary and Central Park Elementary, struggle with low proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts.

The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance across the district, with the top-performing schools boasting proficiency rates of over 90% in both subjects, while the lower-performing schools lag behind the state and district averages by 30-50 percentage points. This disparity appears to be correlated with the schools' socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest test scores.

Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate, which is consistently above 24% across all schools, and implementing targeted interventions and support for the lowest-performing schools will be crucial for the Bossier Parish district to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. The strong performance of schools like Bellaire Elementary, which serves grades K-3, also highlights the importance of a solid foundation in the early elementary years.