Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School, located in the Broadmoor neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana, is a public school within the Caddo Parish Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its "fundamental" academic model, which emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics approach to education. This model typically prioritizes core subjects, consistent discipline, and clear academic expectations, fostering an environment designed to promote strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Because it operates as a fundamental school, Eden Gardens often functions as a magnet or specialized program that requires a commitment from both students and parents to adhere to specific behavioral and academic standards, such as strict dress codes and regular homework completion. The school serves a diverse student body and is valued by families who prefer a traditional, highly disciplined pedagogical setting. Its long-standing reputation in the Shreveport area makes it a sought-after choice for parents looking for a focused and rigorous primary education experience.

495

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	23
Black	115
Asian	31
Two or More	15

White
311 (62.8%)
Black
115 (23.2%)
Asian
31 (6.3%)
Hispanic
23 (4.6%)
Two or More
15 (3.0%)

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)861-7654
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
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 88

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	54.1%
Male	227	45.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)