LINWOOD PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Linwood Public Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Recovery School District-LDE school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 901 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Linwood Public Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Linwood Public Charter School, located at 401 West 70th Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, serves as a significant educational institution within the Caddo Parish school ecosystem. As a public charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy intended to foster innovative teaching methods and specialized programming, aiming to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that prepares them for success beyond the K-12 experience. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, striving to address the specific educational needs of students in the Shreveport area through a structured curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual development and personal growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Linwood Public Charter School functions as a vital resource for its neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive and disciplined school culture. By offering a public alternative to traditional zoned schools, the institution seeks to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body. The school’s mission generally centers on fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, ensuring that stakeholders are actively involved in the learning process to cultivate a well-rounded educational foundation.

For more information, contact Linwood Public Charter School at (318) 683-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.