Linwood Charter School

1,007 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
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.
1,007
Total Students
65.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linwood Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic38
Black954
Two or More7
  • Black
    954 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (3.8 %)
  • White
    8 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Recovery School District-LDE
Phone: (318)847-7634
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 983
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 41
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 92
Grade 5 107
Grade 6 136
Grade 7 120
Grade 8 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Linwood Charter School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten41
Kindergarten84
Grade 1111
Grade 290
Grade 3116
Grade 492
Grade 5107
Grade 6136
Grade 7120
Grade 8110
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Linwood Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51551.1%
Male49248.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)