CRESWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Creswell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 420 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 22 teachers, Creswell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Creswell Elementary School, located on Creswell Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Caddo Parish Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, personal development, and preparation for middle school success.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Creswell Elementary often emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting academic excellence. As part of the Shreveport educational landscape, the school continues to play a vital role in the long-term success and development of children in the surrounding area.
For more information, contact Creswell Elementary School at (318) 222-5935 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 222-5935
CRESWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shreveport, LA with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Caddo Parish
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 22.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 420 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- White
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.