Pinecrest Elementary/middle School

Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School serves 179 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in West Monroe, Louisiana. This rural public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 with 14 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking #108 out of 1,290 Louisiana schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts and reading, with 62% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics performance shows room for growth, with 42% of students reaching proficiency standards. Located at 3604 Highway 557 in Ouachita Parish, Pinecrest serves a community where the median household income is $48,800 and median home values are $119,100.

The surrounding area has a college-educated population of 15% and a poverty rate of 19.8% among its 21,939 residents. The school's rural setting provides a close-knit educational environment where students can develop strong relationships with teachers and peers while benefiting from the school's solid academic foundation and above-average state ranking performance.

With an enrollment of 179 students, Pinecrest Elementary/middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Pinecrest Elementary/middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.