Beauregard Parish

DeRidder, Louisiana — 12 schools

6,020
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$15,278
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Beauregard Parish operates 12 public schools serving 6,020 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 3 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,425 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Beauregard Parish County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,278 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.3% local, 42.5% state, and 17.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,832 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #121 of 176 in Louisiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 325.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.8% White, 9.6% African American, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Beauregard Parish school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities

Beauregard Parish school enrollment ranges from 287 students (lowest) to 775 students (highest), a spread of 488 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Beauregard Parish has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Beauregard Parish student-counselor ratio is 325:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Beauregard Parish is typically wider than the Beauregard Parish-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Beauregard Parish chronic absenteeism rate is 9.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.2%
Federal
42.5%
State
40.3%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
121 / 176
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Beauregard Parish county, where this district is located.

$655
Studio/mo
$713
1 BR/mo
$935
2 BR/mo
$1,155
3 BR/mo
$1,569
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,832
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in Beauregard Parish.

White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 9.6%
Multiracial 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 12
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
325.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Beauregard Parish

School Enrollment
South Beauregard High School
775
South Beauregard Elementary School
644
Deridder High School
621
Merryville High School
470
East Beauregard Elementary School
425
East Beauregard High School
417
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School
391
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
353
Carver Elementary School
348
Pine Wood Elementary School
348
Singer High School
346
Deridder Junior High School
287

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Beauregard Parish?

Beauregard Parish has 12 schools, including 8 other, 3 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 6,020 students.

How much does Beauregard Parish spend per student?

Beauregard Parish spends $15,278 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #121 in Louisiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Beauregard Parish?

The average teacher salary in Beauregard Parish is $69,832 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Beauregard Parish?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Beauregard Parish County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Beauregard Parish?

Beauregard Parish students are 77.8% White, 9.6% African American, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Beauregard Parish?

Beauregard Parish has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #121 out of 176 districts in Louisiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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