Enrollment
167
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Monroe, LA
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001004
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School ranks #1 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is a small combined-grade school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 167 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Louisiana schools, with 167 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside West Monroe High School (2,041 students): Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 18.1:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside Pinecrest Elementary/Middle 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 Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School compares
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in West Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Monroe High School
Standard public school
2,041 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
West Ouachita High School
Standard public school
968 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Claiborne School
Standard public school
643 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Drew Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Kiroli Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~167 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School
How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School?
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School?
47.6% of students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School?
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School rank among schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School ranks #1 of 12 schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Monroe on the city page.
Is Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School a good school?
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Ouachita Parish?
Besides Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.
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