South Beauregard Elementary School

12380 Highway 171
Merryville, LA 70653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, South Beauregard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Beauregard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

South Beauregard Elementary School's student population of 634 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
634 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

South Beauregard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Beauregard Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#289 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
29%
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50-54%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
1%
42%
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White
94%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Beauregard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Beauregard Elementary School's ranking?
South Beauregard Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are South Beauregard Elementary School often compared to?
South Beauregard 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend South Beauregard Elementary School?
634 students attend South Beauregard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Beauregard Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Beauregard Elementary School?
South Beauregard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Beauregard Elementary School offer ?
South Beauregard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is South Beauregard Elementary School part of?
South Beauregard Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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