Local public schools for families staying in Barksdale AFB Housing

Shreveport LA is a great place to visit or work. It’s uniquely situated in the northern corner of Louisiana and within a day’s drive to New Orleans and Dallas. In addition, Shreveport is home to a large Air Force base…Barksdale. If you and your family are temporarily relocating for duty to the base, consider our comfortable, fully furnished Barksdale AFB housing. While in the area, you may want to enroll your school-age children in public school. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the factors and options you’ll need to be aware of.

Where can my children attend school?

Local public schools for families staying in Barksdale AFB Housing

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Moving is never easy and is made even more challenging with a family. Thankfully, the military has made frequent moves somewhat less stressful for families with children attending a K-12 school. The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children gives parents a relaxed set of guidelines for school enrollment and provides consistency for kids across grade levels.1 The Compact also provides protocol for kids nearing graduation.

Below are several elementary, middle and high schools in the greater Shreveport area. Please note that these schools may not be the closest ones to your short term rental or to Barksdale. Also, keep in mind that we are providing this school information as a convenience to our current and potential tenants! We don’t specifically endorse any educational institution listed.

Applicable school districts for Shreveport-Bossier City will include Caddo Parish Public Schools and Bossier Parish Schools (Louisiana calls a “County” a “Parish”). Some of these individual schools within both districts include…

For additional information, including the contact details for the Barksdale School Liaison Program Manager, see this link.

Barksdale AFB housing…an important piece of the puzzle

Of course, education is only one aspect in getting settled in your new temporary home. Our furnished Barksdale AFB housing is ideal for military families who want a simple move. That’s because each condo for rent comes equipped with the kitchen essentials you need as well as bedding, towels, comfy recliners and other furnishings necessary. In addition, utilities such as cable TV, water and electric are included in your monthly bill. We also give a discount to service members.

Reach out to our owner, Debi, by phone at 318-548-6156 or ask about current availability through our Contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sources: https://www.publicschoolreview.com/louisiana, https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/louisiana/rankings/shreveport-la-43340, https://www.areavibes.com/shreveport-la/schools/, https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-children-and-youth/changing-schools/advance-school-enrollment/, https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2021-news-articles/advocacy/ways-states-can-support-military-connected-k-12-children/, https://branchta.org/interstate-compact-on-educational-opportunities-for-military-children/, https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-public-elementary-schools/m/shreveport-area/, (1) https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-children-and-youth/changing-schools/interstate-compact-for-military-children/