Deridder Elementary School serves 490 students in grades 2-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deridder Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deridder Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
23%
42%
White
56%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Deridder Elementary School?
490 students attend Deridder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Deridder Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deridder Elementary School?
Deridder Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deridder Elementary School offer ?
Deridder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Deridder Elementary School part of?
Deridder Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.
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