Judson Fundamental Elementary School

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Judson Fundamental Elementary School, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, operates as a specialized magnet school within the Caddo Parish Public School system. As a "fundamental" school, its core philosophy centers on a structured, traditional academic environment that emphasizes strong discipline, consistent expectations, and a back-to-basics approach to curriculum. The school maintains a clear focus on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, often requiring a higher level of parental involvement and student commitment compared to conventional neighborhood schools.

Beyond its academic rigor, Judson Fundamental is known for cultivating a sense of community and school pride. Because it operates on a choice-based model, the school typically draws families who are seeking a highly disciplined atmosphere and a uniform-based dress code. By prioritizing a high-order learning environment and behavioral consistency, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering an educational culture where academic achievement and character development are held in equal regard.

299

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Judson Fundamental Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	8
Black	283
Two or More	4

Black
283 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.7 %)
White
4 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)

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:	Caddo Parish
Phone:	(318)635-1132
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Judson Fundamental Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Judson Fundamental Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	49.2%
Male	152	50.8%

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