C
Below Average
52/100

Pickering Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 116 LeBleu Road, Leesville, LA 71446
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in Louisiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
B+
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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
599
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%63/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% 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 −4 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 proficiency86% (+17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency81% (+18 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
White87%82%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts76th percentile (list)
Black85%75%reading +25 pts, math +26 pts95th percentile (list)
Hispanic85%85%reading +24 pts, math +28 pts90th percentile (list)
Multiracial85%85%reading +6 pts, math +15 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income82%82%reading +18 pts, math +27 pts93rd 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 116 LeBleu Road
City Leesville
ZIP Code 71446
District 2201830
NCES School ID 220183001412
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71446

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,243
Per Capita Income $28,402
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 87.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $147,400
Median Rent $892
Owner-Occupied 64.1%
Renter-Occupied 35.9%
View full data for ZIP 71446 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pickering Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.8%
Hispanic/Latino 12.7%
Black 11.5%
Two or More Races 11.5%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 599
Teachers (FTE) 39.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pickering Elementary School?
Pickering Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Pickering Elementary School?
Pickering Elementary School has 599 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Pickering Elementary School serve?
Pickering Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pickering Elementary School receive per student?
Pickering Elementary School receives $15,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pickering Elementary School in 71446 ▼
Avg Home Value
$168,036
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,149
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
35.9%

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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