PINE WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pine Wood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Beauregard Parish school district, located in DeRidder, LA with about 370 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Pine Wood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pine Wood Elementary School, located at 800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive in DeRidder, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Beauregard Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of young students, typically covering grades ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary years. The school is situated in a quiet, community-oriented area of DeRidder, providing a structured environment designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills necessary for future academic success.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the local community and its efforts to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere for its students. By emphasizing standard core curriculum subjects alongside character development, Pine Wood Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to upper elementary and middle school levels. As part of the DeRidder public school system, it plays a vital role in the region's educational infrastructure, working to meet the diverse needs of families and children living within the parish.

For more information, contact Pine Wood Elementary School at (337) 463-8810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.