Carver Elementary School

220 Martin Luther King Drive
DeRidder, LA 70634

348 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Carver Elementary School, located at 205 Martin Luther King Drive in DeRidder, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational institution within the Beauregard Parish School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student body. The school is situated in a community-centered environment, reflecting the historical significance of its address and striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can build a strong foundation for their future education.

The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its students through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and fundamental learning skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, Carver Elementary aims to cultivate a positive learning experience for children in the DeRidder area. Like many schools in the region, it benefits from the collaboration of dedicated educators and engaged parents, all working together to promote a culture of academic excellence and community pride.

348

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	27
Black	67
Asian	1
Two or More	37

White
216 (62.1 %)
Black
67 (19.3 %)
Two or More
37 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (7.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Beauregard Parish
Phone:	(337)463-7380
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 171

Grade 3 177