East Beauregard Elementary School

East Beauregard Elementary School in DeRidder, LA, is a mid-sized public school serving 425 students in grades PK-5 within the Beauregard Parish school district, which ranks in the 62nd percentile statewide.

This school stands out for its exceptional support of special education students, ranking in the 90th percentile (5 stars) for this group—a dramatic improvement from just two years ago. It has also shown remarkable progress with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, jumping from the 56th to the 76th percentile in a single year. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 18.0%, well below the state average of 22.5% and significantly lower than nearby K.R. Hanchey Elementary (27.2%) and Rosepine Elementary (30.8%). Social Studies is a consistent strength, with a 64% proficiency rate that outpaces both the district and state averages by 9 points. Overall, the school has climbed steadily from a 2-star rating to a consistent 3-star rating over the past five years, now ranking 227th out of 690 schools (67th percentile).

However, there are areas for attention. While the school excels with special education and low-income students, its performance with white students has remained in the low 40th to 38th percentile (2 stars) for three consecutive years. Additionally, a growing gap has emerged between male and female students: boys now rank in the 70th percentile (4 stars), while girls have dropped to the 51st percentile (3 stars). Compared to district peers, East Beauregard is the second-highest-ranked elementary school, behind South Beauregard Elementary (88th percentile), but clearly outperforming DeRidder Elementary (42nd percentile). Notably, while Rosepine Elementary in Vernon Parish achieves high test scores, its 30.8% chronic absenteeism rate suggests those scores may be driven by a core of highly engaged students, whereas East Beauregard's lower absenteeism and more balanced performance indicate it reaches a wider swath of its student population.