At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Pineville Elementary School: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Pineville Elementary School
Pineville Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Pineville. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Rapides Parish. NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.8%) and White (23.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pineville Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 23
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.4%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black69.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rapides Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Middle · Grades 06–08
362 reported students
Tioga Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
415 reported students
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Middle · Grades 06–08
469 reported students
Pineville Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
527 reported students
Scott M. Brame Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
709 reported students
Rapides High School
High · Grades 09–12
248 reported students
Public schools near Pineville Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville High School High · Rapides Parish | 09–12 | 1,271 | 0.7 mi |
| Pineville Junior High School Middle · Rapides Parish | 07–08 | 527 | 2.3 mi |
| Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Middle · Rapides Parish | 06–08 | 362 | 2.4 mi |
| Alexandria Middle Magnet School Middle · Rapides Parish | 06–08 | 469 | 2.9 mi |
| Scott M. Brame Middle School Middle · Rapides Parish | 06–08 | 709 | 4.3 mi |
| Tioga Junior High School Middle · Rapides Parish | 07–08 | 415 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pineville Elementary School
What grades does Pineville Elementary School serve?
Pineville Elementary School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rapides Parish.
How many students attend Pineville Elementary School?
Pineville Elementary School reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 273 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pineville Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 252 students and 20.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pineville Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pineville Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapides Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pineville Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pineville Elementary School in?
Pineville Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish, based in Alexandria, LA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pineville Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pineville High School (0.7 mi), Pineville Junior High School (2.3 mi), Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.