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Elementary· 12 schools in district

K.R. Hanchey Elementary School

611 Frusha Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634Beauregard Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–01Non-Charter
485
Students
Total enrolled
$15,278
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 485 students in grades PK–01 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,278 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
16.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in DeRidder, Louisiana, serving grades PK–01 with 485 students. The district invests $15,278 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School

485
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–01) are served by this school
Gender Distribution230 male · 255 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 335 students
Student Composition
55%
12%
22%
10%
Asian1%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black22%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220018001572

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,278Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,278
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,722
Student Support$2,903
Administration$1,833
Operations$2,292
Other$1,528
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,278 spent per student, an estimated $6,768 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
40%
State government
42.5%
Local (property tax)
40.3%
Federal programs
17.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Beauregard Elementary SchoolEast Beauregard Elementary SchoolPine Wood Elementary SchoolCarver Elementary School
↓
Middle
DeRidder Junior High SchoolSouth Beauregard Upper Elementary School
↓
High School
South Beauregard High SchoolDeRidder High SchoolEast Beauregard High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 01
Location—
CountyBeauregard Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBeauregard Parish →
Phone: (337)463-4479
NCES ID: 220018001572
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DeRidder seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Beauregard Parish
High
South Beauregard High School
801 students · 07–12
48% FRL
High
DeRidder High School
696 students · 08–12
56% FRL
Elem
South Beauregard Elementary School
684 students · PK–03
55% FRL
Other
Merryville High School
524 students · PK–12
● 46 opp70% FRL
Mid
DeRidder Junior High School
506 students · 06–08
64% FRL
High
East Beauregard High School
432 students · 06–12
63% FRL
Elem
East Beauregard Elementary School
428 students · PK–05
71% FRL
Mid
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School
393 students · 04–06
53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
611 Frusha Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.