Pine Wood Elementary School

800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 373 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • 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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Attribute

School Overview

Pine Wood Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Pine Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Wood Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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)
#540 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pine Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
23%
41%
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White
54%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pine Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Pine Wood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pine Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pine Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #540 out of 1,251 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pine Wood Elementary School?
373 students attend Pine Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pine Wood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 20:1, which is higher 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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