Herndon Magnet School

701 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Herndon Magnet School, located in Belcher, Louisiana, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Caddo Parish Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique status as a magnet program. It draws students from a diverse geographic area, offering a specialized curriculum designed to challenge students beyond the standard grade-level expectations.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that balances core subjects with enrichment opportunities, often focusing on technology, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. As a magnet school, Herndon creates a structured, focused community where students are encouraged to pursue higher-level learning. Its location in the rural outskirts of the Shreveport area allows it to serve as a hub for families seeking a distinctive educational experience that prioritizes individual student growth and preparation for advanced secondary education.

701

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herndon Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	19
Black	114
Asian	8
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
519 (74.0%)
Black
114 (16.3%)
Two or More
39 (5.6%)
Hispanic
19 (2.7%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)221-7676
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 69

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 62