Judson Fundamental Magnet School in Shreveport, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Judson Fundamental Magnet School is an urban public school in Shreveport, Louisiana that is part of Caddo Parish Public Schools. It serves 297 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

297 Students

24 Teachers

3809 Judson St

Shreveport, LA 71109 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Judson Fundamental Magnet School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Ashley

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Ms. Young

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Judson Fundamental Magnet School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Judson Fundamental Magnet School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 8, 2026

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