Summary:
The analysis covers a single school, Louisiana Key Academy Caddo, an elementary school in Shreveport serving grades K-5 with a small enrollment of 110 students, operating as its own district ranked in the 7th percentile statewide.
Louisiana Key Academy Caddo stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1, which is far below the national average and suggests very small class sizes. However, this structural advantage has not yet translated into high test scores. The school's strongest subject is English Language Arts (ELA), where 60% of students are proficient, just 10 points below the state average of 70%. Fifth graders are the top performers, achieving 68% proficiency in ELA and 50% in math. In contrast, Social Studies is a major weakness, with only 23% of students proficient—a staggering 32 points below the state average. Math performance showed a promising 10-percentage-point improvement from the previous year, rising to 40% proficiency. A significant challenge is chronic absenteeism, which affects 27% of students, higher than the state average of 22.5%, and likely hinders academic progress. About half of the students (50.91%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating moderate economic disadvantage.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Louisiana Key Academy Caddo offers an intimate learning environment with very small classes, which could benefit students needing individualized attention. However, overall academic performance lags behind state averages, particularly in Social Studies. The school shows a positive trend in math and strong relative performance in ELA for 5th graders. The high chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that families should consider, as it impacts the learning environment for all students. The school's 1-star rating and low state ranking reflect these academic challenges, but the small class size remains a unique asset worth exploring further.
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