Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

167 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School, located at 3604 Highway 557 in West Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ouachita Parish School System. As a combined elementary and middle school, it offers a continuous learning environment that supports students from their early primary years through their transition into early adolescence. The school is strategically positioned to serve the suburban and rural community surrounding West Monroe, focusing on providing core academic instruction alongside opportunities for social and developmental growth.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive community atmosphere where staff work to prepare students for the challenges of high school. By bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school maturation, Pinecrest aims to provide academic continuity and a stable environment for its students. As with many schools in the Ouachita Parish district, the institution emphasizes state curriculum standards while striving to maintain strong ties with local families and the West Monroe community at large.

167

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	2
Asian	2
Two or More	2

White
161 (96.4%)
Hispanic
2 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ouachita Parish
Phone:	(318)325-4331
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 16