Below Average
#1056 of 1,288 schools in LA
Pine Wood Elementary School
Elementary School · Beauregard Parish · Deridder, LA
A Beauregard Parish elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive, Deridder, LA 70634
- Math 20% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs LA 42% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Wood Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine Wood 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average314/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,359
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Rosepine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 4.6 mi | 890 | Compare → |
| East Beauregard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
| Merryville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beauregard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Wood Elementary School is listed in Beauregard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Wood Elementary School
Pine Wood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deridder, LA, part of Beauregard Parish, serving approximately 376 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Wood Elementary School
What grades does Pine Wood Elementary School serve?
Pine Wood Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Pine Wood Elementary School?
Pine Wood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Wood Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Wood Elementary School rank in LA?
Pine Wood Elementary School ranks #1,056 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Pine Wood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Wood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Pine Wood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Wood Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pine Wood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pine Wood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Wood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pine Wood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Wood Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Pine Wood 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Beauregard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (337) 463-8810
- Area population (ZIP 70634)
- 25,038
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 70634; 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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