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#830 of 1,288 schools in LA
Pickering Elementary School
Elementary School · Vernon Parish · Leesville, LA
A Vernon Parish elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 LeBleu Road, Leesville, LA 71446
- Math 42% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pickering Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pickering Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,767
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–K | 3.5 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Parkway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 1–4 | 4.5 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Anacoco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
| Evans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vernon Parish
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pickering Elementary School is listed in Vernon Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pickering Elementary School
Pickering Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leesville, LA, part of Vernon Parish, serving approximately 599 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pickering Elementary School
What grades does Pickering Elementary School serve?
Pickering Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pickering Elementary School?
Pickering Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickering Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickering Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pickering Elementary School rank in LA?
Pickering Elementary School ranks #830 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Pickering Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pickering Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pickering Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pickering Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pickering Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pickering Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pickering Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pickering Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pickering Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Pickering Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vernon Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (337) 537-3394
- Area population (ZIP 71446)
- 22,047
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71446; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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