Southern Hills Elementary School

(318)686-1974

677 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the Southern Hills neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Caddo Parish Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, while providing various extracurricular opportunities to help students grow both socially and academically.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Shreveport community, serving as a neighborhood anchor for families in the 71118 area. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and community-building activities, Southern Hills Elementary strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning. The staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

677

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	40
Black	592
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Black
592 (87.4 %)
Hispanic
40 (5.9 %)
White
27 (4.0 %)
Two or More
17 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)686-1974
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Hills Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Hills Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	344	50.8%
Male	333	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)