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Turner Elementary Middle School

5904 West 70th Street, Shreveport, LA 71129Caddo Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
1,371
Students
Total enrolled
$15,823
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,371 students in grades PK–08 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,823 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
20.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Turner Elementary Middle School is a very large elementary in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving grades PK–08 with 1,371 students. The district invests $15,823 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Turner Elementary Middle School

1,371
Total Students
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
68
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution718 male · 653 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 1,111 students
Student Composition
10%
84%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black84%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220030001676

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,823Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,823
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,962
Student Support$3,006
Administration$1,899
Operations$2,373
Other$1,582
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,823 spent per student, an estimated $7,009 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
45%
State government
33.5%
Local (property tax)
45.2%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle SchoolUniversity Elementary SchoolBroadmoor STEM AcademyKeithville Elementary/Middle School
+11 more
↓
Middle
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet SchoolCaddo Parish Middle Magnet SchoolDonnie Bickham Middle SchoolRidgewood Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Captain Shreve High SchoolC.E. Byrd High SchoolSouthwood High SchoolHuntington High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyCaddo Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCaddo Parish →
Phone: (318)688-4380
NCES ID: 220030001676
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shreveport seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Caddo Parish
High
Captain Shreve High School
1,851 students · 09–12
● 45 opp49% FRL
High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,526 students · 09–12
● 32 opp43% FRL
Elem
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,509 students · PK–08
66% FRL
Other
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,330 students · KG–12
● 45 opp42% FRL
High
Southwood High School
1,308 students · 09–12
68% FRL
High
Huntington High School
1,228 students · 09–12
72% FRL
Mid
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
1,087 students · 06–08
● 45 opp57% FRL
High
Northwood High School
1,068 students · 09–12
● 36 opp53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5904 West 70th Street, Shreveport, LA 71129
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.