Creswell Elementary School

2901 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Creswell Elementary School, located on Creswell Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Caddo Parish Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, personal development, and preparation for middle school success.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Creswell Elementary often emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting academic excellence. As part of the Shreveport educational landscape, the school continues to play a vital role in the long-term success and development of children in the surrounding area.

325

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creswell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	68
Black	215
Asian	1
Two or More	15

Black
215 (66.2%)
Hispanic
68 (20.9%)
White
26 (8.0%)
Two or More
15 (4.6%)
Asian
1 (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)222-5935
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
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 19

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 46