Pine Wood Elementary School

800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 335 students in grades 4-5, Pine Wood 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 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Pine Wood Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Pine Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Wood Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#486 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
29%
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38%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
23%
42%
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White
58%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Wood Elementary School is ranked #486 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pine Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Beauregard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Pine Wood Elementary School?
335 students attend Pine Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pine Wood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Wood Elementary School?
Pine Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Wood Elementary School offer ?
Pine Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Pine Wood Elementary School part of?
Pine Wood Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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