Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pinecrest Elementary/middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School's student population of 179 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Elementary/middle School is 0.08, 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
#185 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
n/a
41%
White
96%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinecrest Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School is ranked #185 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pinecrest Elementary/middle School often compared to?
Pinecrest Elementary/middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Middle School, Woodlawn Elementary School, West Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary/middle School?
179 students attend Pinecrest Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pinecrest Elementary/middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinecrest Elementary/middle School?
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinecrest Elementary/middle School offer ?
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinecrest Elementary/middle School part of?
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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