Enrollment
425
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deridder, LA
East Beauregard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Beauregard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220018001507
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Beauregard Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Deridder · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Beauregard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Beauregard Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Deridder, LA.
School address
District: Beauregard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220018001507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Beauregard Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Beauregard Elementary School
East Beauregard Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Deridder, Louisiana, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students) and South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students) alongside East Beauregard Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Beauregard Elementary School compares
East Beauregard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▼ 0% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, East Beauregard Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beauregard Parish, which includes East Beauregard Elementary School.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Beauregard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beauregard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deridder High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merryville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Beauregard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Beauregard Elementary School
How many students attend East Beauregard Elementary School?
East Beauregard Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deridder, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Beauregard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Beauregard Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Beauregard Elementary School?
62.4% of students at East Beauregard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Beauregard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Beauregard Elementary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Deridder, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Beauregard Elementary School?
East Beauregard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Beauregard Elementary School rank among schools in Deridder?
By Resource Investment Index, East Beauregard Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Deridder, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deridder on the city page.
Is East Beauregard Elementary School a good school?
East Beauregard Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Besides East Beauregard Elementary School, Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students), South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students), and Deridder High School (621 students). See the Beauregard Parish district page for the complete list.
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