About Us
Caddo Parish Public Schools encompasses the flavor and diversity of the community we serve.
Our district is comprised of 58 schools representing students from rural, suburban and urban areas of Caddo Parish.
Caddo is home to 12 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence earning 15 awards as designated by the U.S. Department of Education while boasting several of the state’s top-performing schools. The district is currently home to 10 students with perfect ACT scores and 16 National Merit Scholarship Finalists.
​​As one of the largest school districts in the state of Louisiana, Caddo serves approximately 37,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12th grade. Mirroring the community we serve, 71 percent of students attending Caddo Parish Public Schools represent minority populations with 72 percent of students in poverty. The district is also one of the largest employers in the region with nearly 5,400 employees.
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Understanding the integral role education plays in the success of a community, Caddo Parish Public Schools embraces the challenge of serving as a central architect in propelling the city, parish and state in a progressive direction. It is essential that all Caddo’s schools provide each student the foundation needed to be successful and globally competitive in college and career. We are Caddo is more than a slogan. It is a battle cry and a charge upon this school system to expect nothing less than the best. We are strong. We are committed. We are Caddo!
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Mission
Caddo Parish Public Schools is dedicated to preparing students for the future, developing the whole child academically and socially in collaboration with families and the community.
Vision
All students in Caddo Parish Public Schools will become lifelong learners equipped with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to succeed as productive and responsible citizens in a local, national, and global society.
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Equity Statement
Caddo Parish Public Schools will provide each child with equitable opportunities to reach his/her full potential. The district is committed to meeting the needs of each child regardless of disability, socioeconomics, English language learner status, level of parental involvement, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender or age.​
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Core Values
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Excellence – Pursue the highest standards in student achievement and organizational performance
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Integrity – Build positive relationships through honesty, respect, and compassion
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Equity – Foster an environment that serves all students and promotes diversity of staff
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Service – Practice servant leadership beginning with Central Office and permeating throughout the district/schools to students
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Innovation – Design bold and creative strategies to teach and inspire students to reach potential and become life-long learners
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Superintendent
Keith S. Burton
Superintendent, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Keith S. Burton serves as the fourteenth superintendent of Caddo Parish Public Schools, bringing more than 33 years of dedicated service to the district. A lifelong educator and leader, Burton began his career in 1992 as a classroom teacher and has since held numerous roles that reflect his passion for student success and educational excellence.
Burton taught history and math for nine years, earning national recognition as Louisiana’s first recipient of the Milken Educator Award. His commitment to inspiring students and improving outcomes led him into school leadership, where he served as both an elementary and middle school principal in Caddo Parish.
In 2013, Burton was appointed Chief Academic Officer for the district, leading major initiatives in curriculum, accountability, and special education. His accomplishments in that role include the launch of the Caddo Teaching Academy and the Caddo Virtual Academy, both designed to expand opportunities and support for educators and students.
Appointed superintendent in October 2024, Burton’s leadership is centered on creating a student-first culture, expanding access to early childhood education, accelerating literacy, and strengthening teacher and principal development. He is also committed to driving innovation and developing transparent solutions to address the district’s most pressing challenges.
Burton’s passion for education is reflected in his own family. His wife, recently retired after 33 years as a classroom educator in Caddo Parish, shares his lifelong commitment to public service. Their children are continuing that legacy—one serving as an assistant principal, another as a teacher, and their daughter recently completing her first year as a kindergarten teacher.
Burton attended Louisiana Tech University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education from LSU-Shreveport. He later completed a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from LSU-Shreveport and has earned over 45 graduate hours at Centenary College and LSU-Shreveport. In addition to his work in education, Burton is actively involved in the Shreveport-Bossier community, serving on numerous boards and advisory councils, including:
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Junior Achievement of NW Louisiana (Past Vice-Chair)
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Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Foundation (Chair for the 2026 Bowl and Division Co-Chair)
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Sci-Port Discovery Center (Past Board of Directors)
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Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council (Board of Directors and Member)
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Broadmoor Baptist Church (Deacon; Small Group Teacher, Past Chair of the Board of Directors; Past Finance Chair)
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Boy Scouts of America – Norwela Council (Advisory Board)
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Communities in Schools / Volunteers of America (CIS-VOA) (Advisory Board)