Southfield School

1100 Southfield Rd, Shreveport, LA, 71106-0711 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Southfield's mission is to develop a lifelong love of learning in every student. The school was founded in 1934 by a group of forward-thinking parents dedicated to preparing students for a changing future. That commitment remains strong today. We provide the finest educational opportunity grounded in a challenging, innovative, liberal arts curriculum; encourage shared responsibility of family and school for educating the student. We inspire individuality and special talents in each child. We provide a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere and integrate core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language with critical thinking, effective communication, and hands-on-learning. Southfield is known for its unique technology curriculum with MIMIO smartboards in every classroom (1st-8th). Southfield is committed to seeking diversity of race, religion and ethnic origin among its students and faculty....

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School Overview:

 
Southfield School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
National Association for the Education of Young Children
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1934
Parish Caddo Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 434 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 15% 22%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 12 students
Pre-K - 80 students
Kind - 38 students
Grade 1 - 38 students
Grade 2 - 38 students
Grade 3 - 38 students
Grade 4 - 38 students
Grade 5 - 38 students
Grade 6 - 38 students
Grade 7 - 38 students
Grade 8 - 38 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 52 teachers
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 20%
Head of School Jeff Stokes
Admissions Director Clare Coburn
Sport
Total Sports Offered 7
 
Sports
BasketballCheering
FencingFootball
GolfLacrosse
Tennis 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6
 
Extracurriculars
Art ClassesDestination Imagination
Eagle SingersFencing Club
MathCounts TeamMiddle School Musical Productions

School Notes:

  • Southfield's mission is to develop a lifelong love of learning in every student. The school was founded in 1934 by a group of forward-thinking parents dedicated to preparing students for a changing future. That commitment remains strong today. We provide the finest educational opportunity grounded in a challenging, innovative, liberal arts curriculum; encourage shared responsibility of family and school for educating the student. We inspire individuality and special talents in each child. We provide a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere and integrate core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language with critical thinking, effective communication, and hands-on-learning.
  • Profile last updated: 07/16/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (71106)
School Zip (71106)
(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,234 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 34% 16%
Population Average Age 36 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $35,426 $34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.6 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 42 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (71106)


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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 61% / 39%

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