HERNDON MAGNET SCHOOL

Herndon Magnet School is a public elementary school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Belcher, LA with about 742 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Herndon Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Herndon Magnet School, located in Belcher, Louisiana, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Caddo Parish Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique status as a magnet program. It draws students from a diverse geographic area, offering a specialized curriculum designed to challenge students beyond the standard grade-level expectations.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that balances core subjects with enrichment opportunities, often focusing on technology, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. As a magnet school, Herndon creates a structured, focused community where students are encouraged to pursue higher-level learning. Its location in the rural outskirts of the Shreveport area allows it to serve as a hub for families seeking a distinctive educational experience that prioritizes individual student growth and preparation for advanced secondary education.

For more information, contact Herndon Magnet School at (318) 221-7676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11845 Gamm Road
Belcher, LA 71004
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HERNDON MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Belcher, LA with about 742 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Caddo Parish
Total Students:
742
Teachers:
37.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 742 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HERNDON MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.5%
Black or African American
15.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.