Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Queensborough Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queensborough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Queensborough Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Queensborough Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queensborough Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1120 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
92%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queensborough Elementary School's ranking?
Queensborough Elementary School is ranked #1120 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Queensborough Elementary School?
249 students attend Queensborough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Queensborough Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queensborough Elementary School?
Queensborough Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Queensborough Elementary School offer ?
Queensborough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Queensborough Elementary School part of?
Queensborough Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Queensborough Elementary School located?
Queensborough Elementary School is located in the Queensborough neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Queensborough.
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