MOORETOWN ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP. CTR.

Mooretown Elementary Professional Develop. Ctr. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 292 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 20 teachers, Mooretown Elementary Professional Develop. Ctr. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Mooretown Elementary Professional Development Center, located at 3913 Powell Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Caddo Parish Public Schools system. Unlike a traditional K-5 campus, the facility is primarily utilized as a hub for teacher training, instructional development, and professional growth initiatives. By dedicating a physical space to the ongoing advancement of educators, the district focuses on refining teaching methodologies, curriculum implementation, and collaborative learning to improve student outcomes across the broader school community.

The center acts as a strategic resource for the district, providing a centralized location for workshops, seminars, and collaborative planning sessions that support the professional needs of staff. Its location in the Mooretown area highlights the district’s commitment to providing accessible support services for educators. Through this facility, the school system fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the latest pedagogical tools and strategies to meet the evolving needs of their students.

For more information, contact Mooretown Elementary Professional Develop. Ctr. at (318) 631-7297 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.