Public schools in Bossier City, LA
20 open public schools with an address in Bossier City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,710
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bossier City public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Bossier City, LA: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,710 students, an average of 636 per school. The largest campus is Airline High School (1,855 students), and the largest elementary school is Apollo Elementary School (756).
Every listed school belongs to Bossier Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bossier City
Elementary schools in Bossier City
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 756 | 14.1:1 | |
| Bellaire Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–03 | 406 | 12.7:1 | |
| Bossier Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 239 | 12.1:1 | |
| Central Park Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 431 | 13.2:1 | |
| Curtis Elementary School Bossier Parish | 04–05 | 441 | 16.7:1 | |
| Legacy Elementary School Bossier Parish | KG–04 | 560 | 15.3:1 | |
| Meadowview Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 440 | 12.2:1 | |
| Plantation Park Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 518 | 13.2:1 | |
| R. V. Kerr Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 367 | 11.6:1 | |
| Stockwell Place Elementary School Bossier Parish | KG–05 | 496 | 14.6:1 | |
| Sun City Elementary School Bossier Parish | KG–03 | 492 | 13.9:1 | |
| W.T. Lewis Elementary School Bossier Parish | KG–05 | 558 | 17:1 | |
| Waller Elementary School Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 424 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Bossier City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cope Middle School Bossier Parish | 06–08 | 752 | 15.9:1 | |
| Elm Grove Middle School Bossier Parish | 06–08 | 916 | 15.7:1 | |
| Greenacres Middle School Bossier Parish | 06–08 | 543 | 13.7:1 | |
| Rusheon Middle School Bossier Parish | 06–08 | 583 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in Bossier City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School Bossier Parish | 08–12 | 1,855 | 18.9:1 | |
| Bossier High School Bossier Parish | 08–12 | 654 | 16.6:1 | |
| Parkway High School Bossier Parish | 08–12 | 1,279 | 19:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black39.8%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Bossier City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,710 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bossier City
How many public schools are in Bossier City, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Bossier City: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 12,710 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bossier City?
All listed public schools with an address in Bossier City belong to Bossier Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bossier City?
Airline High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bossier City, with 1,855 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bossier City?
No school with an address in Bossier City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bossier City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bossier City public schools is 14.4:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bossier City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Louisiana cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities