R. V. Kerr Elementary School

1700 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. V. Kerr 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R. V. Kerr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

R. V. Kerr Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

R. V. Kerr 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 R. V. Kerr Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#802 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of R. V. Kerr Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R. V. Kerr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R. V. Kerr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R. V. Kerr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
21%
11%
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Black
57%
41%
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White
17%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of R. V. Kerr Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in R. V. Kerr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R. V. Kerr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R. V. Kerr Elementary School's ranking?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School is ranked #802 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are R. V. Kerr Elementary School often compared to?
R. V. Kerr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waller Elementary School, Bellaire Elementary School, Sun City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend R. V. Kerr Elementary School?
415 students attend R. V. Kerr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of R. V. Kerr Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. V. Kerr Elementary School?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. V. Kerr Elementary School offer ?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. V. Kerr Elementary School part of?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   1/11/2007
I think that this school had really nice teachers well atleast when i was in this school i am now in 8th grade my name is Krystal Jacobs and i live in guam a small island. Compared to the school i go to now there prices there are really good for lunch here its way to much.They have really nice people and a good libary. They also do a good job on tring to help each person the way they the can learn the best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - socce

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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