For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 846 students in 71103, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71103, LA are Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School and J. S. Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71103 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71103, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71103, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
J. S. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
71103, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1730 Laurel Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 226-4957
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 226-4957
Grades: 6
| 192 students
Caddo School For Exceptional Children (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 William Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 221-2226
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 221-2226
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
1627 Weinstock St
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5550
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
2226 Murphy St
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-3397
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-3397
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71103, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71103, LA include Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School and J. S. Clark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71103?
2 public elementary schools are located in 71103.
What is the racial composition of students in 71103?
71103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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