CLAIBORNE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 452 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, located in the historic Allendale neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana, is a public school within the Caddo Parish Public Schools district. As a "fundamental" school, it operates under a specialized curriculum model that emphasizes high academic standards, structured classroom environments, and a strong emphasis on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining a disciplined and focused educational atmosphere, often requiring parental involvement and adherence to specific dress codes or behavioral expectations to ensure a consistent learning experience for all students.
The school serves as a focal point for the local community, providing an educational foundation for students in the Shreveport area. By prioritizing fundamental instructional practices, the school aims to cultivate a sense of accountability and academic excellence among its student body. Beyond the classroom, Claiborne Fundamental strives to foster a supportive partnership between educators, families, and the community to help students achieve their grade-level benchmarks and prepare for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School at (318) 222-2580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
CLAIBORNE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Shreveport, LA with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Caddo Parish
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 26.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 452 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CLAIBORNE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.4%
- White
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 58.4%
- Male
- 41.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.