Eastwood’s public schools outscore 83% of Louisiana districts
On the state math tests, 41% of Eastwood’s students scored proficient, above the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Eastwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eastwood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 124 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Eastwood’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,060 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, seven middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Eastwood’s grade
A−: better than 83% of Louisiana school districts, #39 of 162 Louisiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Eastwood, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Eastwood
T.L. Rodes Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 542 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Haughton
Kindergarten in Eastwood
T.L. Rodes Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 542 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Haughton
1st grade in Eastwood
T.L. Rodes Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 542 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Haughton
2nd grade in Eastwood
Platt Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 459 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Haughton
3rd grade in Eastwood
Platt Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 459 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Haughton
Eastwood’s public schools are run by Bossier Parish School District, which also serves Benton, Bossier City, Haughton and Plain Dealing. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Eastwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Eastwood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Eastwood | A− | Bossier Parish |
Every school in Eastwood
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Eastwood’s schools
Are Eastwood’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Eastwood children attend outscore 83% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #39 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Eastwood in?
Bossier Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 22,224 students in 33 schools (2024–25).
Where do Eastwood kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Airline High School, Benton High School, Haughton High School, Parkway High School, Bossier High School and Plain Dealing High School.
What is Eastwood’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Bossier Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Eastwood spend per student?
$14,060 in Bossier Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Eastwood families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.