Enrollment
490
Elementary
DISTRICT 452 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEAUREGARD PARISH·NCES 220018010434
DeRidder Elementary School
909 High School Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634 · (337) 463-7380 · Beauregard Parish
GRADES 02–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL490 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
300 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 155 | 32% |
| Grade 3 | 168 | 34% |
| Grade 4 | 167 | 34% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
DeRidder Elementary School→Pine Wood Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Beauregard Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like DeRidder Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeRidder Elementary School this school | 490 | 61.2% | N/A |
| Lakeside Primary School Prairieville | 545 | 61.7% | 50.2% |
| Pickering Elementary School Leesville | 476 | 60.9% | 43.7% |
| Bayou Blue Elementary School Houma | 454 | 61.5% | N/A |
| Bellaire Elementary School Bossier City | 406 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| Slaughter Elementary School Slaughter | 482 | 65.1% | 25.8% |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where DeRidder Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 490 | #275 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #163 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.3% | #143 of 655 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.2% | #527 of 705 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About DeRidder Elementary School
DeRidder Elementary School is a public mid-sized elementary school in DeRidder, Louisiana. The school teaches grades 2 through 4 and enrolls 490 students.
In Beauregard Parish, 13 schools enroll a combined 5,915 students.
At DeRidder Elementary School, 56% of students are White. After that, the student body is 23% Black, 10% multiracial, and 10% Hispanic. Census figures show Beauregard Parish is about 80% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 61%.
There are about 11.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at DeRidder Elementary School, which has 41.1. Elementary schools in Louisiana average 14.0:1, 2.0 more students per teacher than here. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at DeRidder Elementary School is about 61%. That is higher than the 53% average for public schools in Beauregard Parish.
American Community Survey estimates for Beauregard Parish show that the median household earns about $65,944 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Beauregard Parish has 13 public schools with about 5,915 students, including DeRidder Elementary School.
A public school about 0.1 miles away, Pine Wood Elementary School, is the closest to DeRidder Elementary School. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 7 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at DeRidder Elementary School. You can also rate the school on this page.
Beauregard Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,676
Census ACS
Median income
$65,944
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,915 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beauregard Parish
- South Beauregard High SchoolHigh · 775 students
- South Beauregard Elementary SchoolElementary · 644 students
- DeRidder High SchoolHigh · 621 students
- Merryville High SchoolCombined · 470 students
- East Beauregard Elementary SchoolElementary · 425 students
- East Beauregard High SchoolHigh · 417 students
Other schools in DeRidder
- DeRidder High SchoolHigh · 621 students
- East Beauregard Elementary SchoolElementary · 425 students
- East Beauregard High SchoolHigh · 417 students
- K.R. Hanchey Elementary SchoolElementary · 353 students
- Carver Elementary SchoolElementary · 348 students
- Pine Wood Elementary SchoolMiddle · 348 students
Nearby schools
- Pine Wood Elementary School0.1 mi · 348
- K.R. Hanchey Elementary School0.4 mi · 353
- DeRidder Junior High School0.5 mi · 287
- DeRidder High School0.6 mi · 621
- Carver Elementary School1.7 mi · 348
- Rosepine Elementary School4.6 mi · 856
Frequently asked questions
About DeRidder Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at DeRidder Elementary School?
DeRidder Elementary School enrolls approximately 490 students in grades 02-04.
Is DeRidder Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
DeRidder Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades 02-04.
How many students per teacher at DeRidder Elementary School?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at DeRidder Elementary School.
How diverse is DeRidder Elementary School?
DeRidder Elementary School reports a student body of 56% White, 10% Hispanic, 23% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is DeRidder Elementary School in?
DeRidder Elementary School is part of Beauregard Parish.
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