D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Pine Wood Elementary School

📚 04 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 5th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
376
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%50/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%5/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 5th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+1 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+8 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%77%reading -13 pts, math -6 pts20th percentile (list)
Black52%47%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic90%90%reading +30 pts, math +28 pts96th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%75%reading -6 pts, math +1 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income62%62%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
City DeRidder
ZIP Code 70634
District 2200180
NCES School ID 220018000087
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70634

Understanding the community around Pine Wood Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,331
Per Capita Income $34,749
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 88.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,500
Median Rent $900
Owner-Occupied 77.5%
Renter-Occupied 22.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pine Wood Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.7%
Black 19.4%
Two or More Races 12.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 376
Teachers (FTE) 26.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pine Wood Elementary School?
Pine Wood Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pine Wood Elementary School?
Pine Wood Elementary School has 376 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Pine Wood Elementary School serve?
Pine Wood Elementary School serves grades 04 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pine Wood Elementary School receive per student?
Pine Wood Elementary School receives $15,278 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pine Wood Elementary School in 70634 ▼
Avg Home Value
$196,622
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,460
1-Year Change
+9.6%
% Renters
22.5%

Other Schools in 70634

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026