Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

5191 Pinecrest Dr. OPC/Dental claim Bldg
Pineville, LA 71360

92 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The facility located at 5191 Pinecrest Drive in Pineville, Louisiana, is part of the **Pinecrest Supports and Services Center (PSSC)**, a state-run intermediate care facility. Operated by the Louisiana Department of Health, Pinecrest serves as a residential campus dedicated to providing specialized care, support, and developmental services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The center is focused on enhancing the quality of life for its residents by providing personalized care plans, clinical support, and various therapeutic programs in a structured, residential setting.

The specific building mentioned, identified as the "OPC/Dental claim Bldg," indicates that this site houses the campus's Outpatient Clinic and dental services. This infrastructure reflects the center's mission to offer comprehensive, on-site medical and health-related support to its residents. By centralizing these services, the facility ensures that individuals with complex medical or behavioral needs receive consistent, professional care, while also serving as a hub for the administrative and clinical operations necessary to maintain the health and well-being of the Pinecrest community.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	1
Black	36
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
47 (51.1%)
Black
36 (39.1%)
Two or More
4 (4.3%)
Asian
3 (3.3%)
Hispanic
1 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Special School District
Phone:	(318)487-5694
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 50