Elementary Schools in Caddo Parish

The Caddo Parish school district in Louisiana contains 35 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district encompasses a diverse range of schools, from high-performing magnet schools to those struggling with low test scores and high rates of chronic absenteeism.

At the top of the district are Herndon Magnet School and South Highlands Elementary Magnet School, which rank among the top 5 elementary schools in Louisiana. These selective-admission magnet schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient in math and English. Other high-performing magnet schools in the district include Fairfield Magnet School and Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School.

In contrast, several schools in the Caddo Parish district struggle with low performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism. Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School, Turner Elementary Middle School, and Broadmoor STEM Academy have the highest dropout rates in the district at 3.3%, as well as the highest rates of chronic absenteeism at over 24%. These schools also serve student populations with very high rates of poverty, as indicated by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.