University Elementary School

9900 Smitherman Drive
Shreveport, LA 71115

837 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Elementary School, located at 9900 Smitherman Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a prominent public school serving students within the Caddo Parish Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student population, typically spanning from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized in the Shreveport area for its strong focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school success.

Beyond its core academic program, University Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school often prides itself on fostering a culture of high expectations, utilizing dedicated faculty and staff to address the individual needs of its students. As a neighborhood-centered institution, it remains a staple of the local community, striving to balance rigorous educational standards with the social and emotional development of its pupils.

837

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	47
Black	375
Asian	56
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
375 (44.8%)
White
306 (36.6%)
Asian
56 (6.7%)
Two or More
48 (5.7%)
Hispanic
47 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
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)797-2240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 76

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	146
Grade 5	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	411	49.1%
Male	426	50.9%

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