Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pickering Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pickering Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Leesville, LA school district, covering approximately 1,341.5 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 21.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 30.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pickering Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pickering Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickering Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#395 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickering Elementary School's ranking?
Pickering Elementary School is ranked #395 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pickering Elementary School often compared to?
Pickering Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkway Elementary School, Rosepine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pickering Elementary School?
476 students attend Pickering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pickering Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickering Elementary School?
Pickering Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pickering Elementary School offer ?
Pickering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickering Elementary School part of?
Pickering Elementary School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The teachers get to involved in the students personal lives at home and read more into a problem than what is really going on. I go to every parent/teachers conference and I am told everything is great and when there is a problem it is too late for me to get a handle on things. Taking Psych 101 does not qualify you as a doctor. I think they need to teach our kids and leave the parenting up to the parents.
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