Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Summary:

Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is a public school in West Monroe, Louisiana, serving 187 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which is ranked 44 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Pinecrest stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts that significantly exceed the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Pinecrest's overall Mathematics proficiency was 78% compared to 63% for Ouachita Parish and 59% for Louisiana. The school's male students and low-income students also perform very well compared to their peers statewide. However, Pinecrest's student population is overwhelmingly white (95.72%), which is quite different from the more diverse nearby schools like Riverbend Elementary, Shady Grove Elementary, and Swayze Elementary.

While Pinecrest has been a top-performing school in the past, ranking among the top 35-212 elementary schools in Louisiana, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years. This may warrant further investigation to understand the potential causes and ensure the school maintains its high level of academic achievement. In contrast, Woodlawn Elementary, another school in the Ouachita Parish School District, has academic performance more comparable to Pinecrest, with a similar racial makeup and socioeconomic profile. Overall, Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School stands out as a high-performing school within its district and the state, particularly in its ability to effectively serve a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3604 Highway 557
       West Monroe, LA  71292


(318) 325-4331

District: Ouachita Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,097 Help


Students who attend Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Ouachita High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
1.6%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 7th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School ranks better than 86.9% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ouachita Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is 13.7, which is the lowest among 22 elementary schools in the Ouachita Parish School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is $16,097, which is the 4th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Ouachita Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School 212th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School 59th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ouachita Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish 44th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 90.24 37th 725 94.9%
2008 87.01 57th 743 92.3%
2009 76.94 161st 738 78.2%
2010 58.68 355th 736 51.8%
2011 74.82 204th 766 73.4%
2012 80.22 125th 764 83.6%
2013 79.83 114th 772 85.2%
2014 80.73 118th 777 84.8%
2015 78.90 135th 792 83.0%
2016 68.78 249th 742 66.4%
2017 77.30 154th 739 79.2%
2018 67.51 183rd 728 74.9%
2019 83.57 102nd 731 86.0%
2021 92.54 35th 729 95.2%
2022 82.29 119th 727 83.6%
2023 79.68 140th 730 80.8%
2024 70.62 212th 675 68.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.66 172nd 682 74.8%
2019 80.10 104th 697 85.1%
2021 79.92 102nd 719 85.8%
2022 75.03 142nd 724 80.4%
2023 65.75 235th 723 67.5%
2024 70.89 188th 674 72.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.52 73rd 684 89.3%
2022 57.71 303rd 701 56.8%
2024 53.10 321st 635 49.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.29 160th 696 77.0%
2021 93.19 27th 704 96.2%
2022 82.06 111th 712 84.4%
2023 80.51 114th 713 84.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.18 216th 516 58.1%
2019 69.42 139th 517 73.1%
2021 84.18 58th 522 88.9%
2022 65.21 175th 517 66.2%
2023 63.36 200th 518 61.4%
2024 45.94 268th 434 38.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 91.51 15th 396 96.2%
2008 91.30 20th 413 95.2%
2009 91.72 15th 425 96.5%
2010 85.73 34th 408 91.7%
2011 85.09 30th 412 92.7%
2012 85.04 37th 442 91.6%
2013 79.31 75th 457 83.6%
2014 88.01 33rd 470 93.0%
2015 86.51 41st 482 91.5%
2016 83.86 51st 435 88.3%
2017 87.70 36th 437 91.8%
2018 82.57 38th 411 90.8%
2019 90.34 28th 449 93.8%
2021 92.13 23rd 459 95.0%
2022 81.79 66th 460 85.7%
2023 86.83 47th 465 89.9%
2024 83.57 59th 449 86.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.38 23rd 403 94.3%
2019 83.73 47th 430 89.1%
2021 88.17 37th 455 91.9%
2022 87.88 37th 458 91.9%
2023 76.33 86th 459 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.27 23rd 418 94.5%
2021 93.96 11th 441 97.5%
2022 90.25 28th 441 93.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.35 75th 418 82.1%
2021 85.15 54th 442 87.8%
2022 84.74 45th 442 89.8%
2023 85.34 48th 443 89.2%
2024 85.03 48th 426 88.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 45th 338 86.7%
2019 85.16 26th 350 92.6%
2021 82.93 43rd 358 88.0%
2022 64.41 130th 362 64.1%
2023 72.22 79th 352 77.6%
2024 67.83 93rd 320 70.9%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 234 234
1990 205 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1991 206 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1992 197 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1993 197 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1994 222 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1995 193 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1996 193 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1997 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1998 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1999 203 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2000 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 208 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 242 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 232 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 224 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 230 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 242 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 253 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2010 245 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2011 235 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 242
2012 256 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 263
2013 268 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 274
2014 248 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 257
2015 238 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 243
2016 228 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 237
2017 222 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 231
2018 223 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 230
2019 211 3 1 2 0 0 6 0 223
2020 210 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 216
2021 201 3 1 1 0 0 4 0 210
2022 186 2 2 3 0 0 2 0 195
2023 179 0 2 3 0 0 3 0 187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 234 16.0 14.6 25.6
1990 212 13.0 16.3 23.1
1991 210 13.0 16.1 26.7
1992 200 13.0 15.3 27.5
1993 200 14.0 14.3 32
1994 225 16.0 14.1 29.3
1995 197 14.0 14.1 35
1996 197 14.0 14.1 35
1997 187 13.0 14.4 32.1
1998 199 14.0 14.2 28.6
1999 204 15.0 13.6 43.6
2000 200 15.0 13.3 38.5
2001 208 15.0 13.9 41.3
2002 240 20.6 11.7 45.4
2003 240 20.6 11.7 45.4
2004 244 20.3 12.0 47.5
2005 234 17.4 13.4 42.7
2006 225 17.7 12.7 47.1
2007 231 17.8 13.0 41.1
2008 243 16.5 14.7 42
2009 260 18.5 14.1 51.5
2010 251 18.1 13.8 56.2
2011 242 17.5 13.8 53.3
2012 263 18.0 14.6 55.5
2013 274 17.8 15.3 n/a
2014 257 18.0 14.2 47.9
2015 243 19.0 12.7 43.6
2016 237 22.0 10.7 50.2
2017 231 16.4 14.0 61.5
2018 230 13.9 16.4 56.1
2019 223 14.0 15.9 56.5
2020 216 13.0 16.6 55.6
2021 210 12.9 16.1 24.8
2022 195 12.0 16.2 27.2
2023 187 13.5 13.7 55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 234 16.0 14.6 25.6
1990 212 13.0 16.3 23.1
1991 210 13.0 16.1 26.7
1992 200 13.0 15.3 27.5
1993 200 14.0 14.3 32
1994 225 16.0 14.1 29.3
1995 197 14.0 14.1 35
1996 197 14.0 14.1 35
1997 187 13.0 14.4 32.1
1998 199 14.0 14.2 28.6
1999 204 15.0 13.6 43.6
2000 200 15.0 13.3 38.5
2001 208 15.0 13.9 41.3
2002 240 20.6 11.7 45.4
2003 240 20.6 11.7 45.4
2004 244 20.3 12.0 47.5
2005 234 17.4 13.4 42.7
2006 225 17.7 12.7 47.1
2007 231 17.8 13.0 41.1
2008 243 16.5 14.7 42
2009 260 18.5 14.1 51.5
2010 251 18.1 13.8 56.2
2011 242 17.5 13.8 53.3
2012 263 18.0 14.6 55.5
2013 274 17.8 15.3 n/a
2014 257 18.0 14.2 47.9
2015 243 19.0 12.7 43.6
2016 237 22.0 10.7 50.2
2017 231 16.4 14.0 61.5
2018 230 13.9 16.4 56.1
2019 223 14.0 15.9 56.5
2020 216 13.0 16.6 55.6
2021 210 12.9 16.1 24.8
2022 195 12.0 16.2 27.2
2023 187 13.5 13.7 55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,170
2018 $12,916
2019 $12,969
2020 $13,493
2021 $14,239
2022 $16,097

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 730 Elementary schools
 5.2%
Ranks 28th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 47th of 465 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)68100
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)6968
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)6087
 27%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5152
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)9060
 30%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)8072
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)7865
 13%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)6159
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)9579
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)6869
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)9079
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)7577
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)7650
 26%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5860
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)8485
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)7372
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)7270
 2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5046
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)10076
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)6460
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)9282
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)7873
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)8483
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5958
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School)8675
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)6664
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students223187
 16.1%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White211179
 15.2%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%55.6%
 0.9%


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Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School ranks 212th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : West Ouachita High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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