Pine Wood Elementary School

800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 348 students in grades 5-6, Pine Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pine Wood Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Pine Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Wood Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#554 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
34%
36%
42%
34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
22%
42%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beauregard Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Wood Elementary School is ranked #554 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pine Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Wood 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pine Wood Elementary School?
348 students attend Pine Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pine Wood Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Wood Elementary School?
Pine Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Wood Elementary School offer ?
Pine Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Wood Elementary School part of?
Pine Wood Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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