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Ruston Elementary School

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Ruston Elementary School ranks 328 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

328^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Ruston Elementary School serves 359 students in grades 3 through 5 in Ruston, LA, and is part of the highly-rated Lincoln Parish district, which ranks in the 81st percentile statewide. The school has shown a clear upward trend over the past decade, moving from the bottom half of state rankings to its highest recent position at the 52nd percentile (3 stars) in the 2025-2026 school year, indicating steady improvement in overall effectiveness.

Ruston Elementary's standout strength is mathematics, where 74% of students were proficient in 2025-2026—12 points above the state average and significantly higher than nearby schools like Cypress Springs Elementary School (52% proficiency) and Central Elementary School (59% proficiency). However, English Language Arts (ELA) is a notable area of concern, with only 63% proficiency—12 points below the district average and 7 points below the state average. This creates a distinct "Math-strong, ELA-weak" profile that sets it apart from high-performing peers like Choudrant Elementary School, which excels in both subjects. The school also demonstrates exceptional performance with Special Education and English Language Learner students, ranking in the 63rd and 65th percentiles respectively, effectively closing achievement gaps for these groups.

One of the most impressive findings is Ruston Elementary's low chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.7%, dramatically lower than its feeder schools Glen View Elementary School (22.1%) and Hillcrest Elementary School (26.1%), suggesting a highly effective system for re-engaging students and families. While the school has improved overall, its performance with economically disadvantaged students has remained stagnant in the low 40s percentile, indicating a potential ceiling. Social Studies is a consistent weakness, with only 56% proficiency, below the district average of 63%, presenting a clear opportunity for targeted improvement.

359

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,438

Per pupil spending ?

63%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270

(318) 255-4714

District: Lincoln Parish

Students who attend Ruston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	I.A. Lewis School
	Ruston Junior High School
High:	Ruston High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.3%

White:

29.8%

Hispanic:

14.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 61st percentile in 2023 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Louisiana median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 61st-percentile peak (2023) to 52nd (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg70%

Louisiana avg62%

328^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Lincoln Parish

22^nd of 116Lincoln Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	55.8	328 of 690	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.7	400 of 666	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.1	353 of 675	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.6	285 of 730	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.6	343 of 727	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.2	401 of 729	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.4	442 of 731	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.8	494 of 728	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.8	515 of 739	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.8	561 of 742	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.6	535 of 792	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.6	564 of 777	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	47.4	437 of 772	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	7.5	740 of 764	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	9.7	730 of 766	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	25.8	585 of 736	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	43.4	469 of 738	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	33.6	525 of 743	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	41.1	463 of 725	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	301 of 548	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.4	200 of 501	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.8	282 of 509	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.8	224 of 570	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	243 of 562	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.4	309 of 564	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.2	306 of 559	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.0	334 of 547	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	29.4	214 of 281	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	58.1	40 of 115	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.7	69 of 91	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	351 of 679	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.4	367 of 633	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.9	278 of 635	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.0	344 of 705	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.1	310 of 701	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.2	410 of 705	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.0	482 of 684	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	130 of 266	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.5	151 of 207	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.7	99 of 189	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	124 of 233	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.4	139 of 220	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.5	157 of 202	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.0	125 of 190	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.5	97 of 168	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	45.1	400 of 685	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.0	346 of 661	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.4	409 of 674	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.9	294 of 723	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.0	414 of 724	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.2	451 of 719	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.6	533 of 697	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.9	452 of 682	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.3	278 of 682	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.7	302 of 641	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.0	340 of 651	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.1	240 of 713	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.9	345 of 712	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.0	362 of 704	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.3	367 of 696	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	132 of 361	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.5	63 of 241	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	37.8	137 of 208	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.2	160 of 296	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	146 of 307	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.2	159 of 306	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.1	197 of 333	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	161 of 496	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	75.0	92 of 431	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	162 of 434	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.3	93 of 518	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	121 of 517	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	69.6	144 of 522	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	225 of 517	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	225 of 516	56.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)68th percentile+15 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)65th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)51st percentile~ school

Female (2026)48th percentile-4 vs school

African American (2026)45th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)42nd percentile-11 vs school

Disabled (2018)24th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics74%+12 vs state

English Language Arts63%-7 vs state

Social Studies56%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)				LEAP English Language Arts (2026)						LEAP Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Total
Ruston Elementary School	Public	3-5	200 N. Bernard Street	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-4714	359	33	10.9	63.0%	107 (29.8%)	184 (51.3%)	51 (14.2%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	55.8	328^th of 690 public elementary schools	52.5%		42.7	400^th of 666 public elementary schools	39.9%	72	66.0	80.0		74.0	56.0	69.0	65.0			63.0	54.0	65.0	49.0	56.0	$19,438
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School	Public	K-8	Hergot Street-LA Tech Campus	Ruston	71272	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(318) 257-3469	412	27	15.0	10.7%	305 (74.0%)	80 (19.4%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)								(n/a)								100.0	100.0				89.0		$10,725
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	K-2	301 East Kentucky Avenue	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-0550	326	24	13.4	66.9%	96 (29.4%)	143 (43.9%)	57 (17.5%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.1%)								(n/a)															$17,876
Glen View Elementary School	Public	K-2	1601 Bittersweet	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-5724	438	40	11.0	71.2%	97 (22.1%)	290 (66.2%)	34 (7.8%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)								(n/a)															$17,045
Cypress Springs Elementary School	Public	3-5	1040 Saratoga Street	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-0791	369	31	11.8	72.6%	87 (23.6%)	244 (66.1%)	17 (4.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	35.2	471^st of 690 public elementary schools	31.7%		57.3	320^th of 666 public elementary schools	52.0%	151	46.0	58.0	54.0	52.0	52.0	65.0	60.0			59.0	37.0	59.0	42.0	46.0	$18,062
Choudrant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Walker Road	Choudrant	71227	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 768-4106	536	33	16.3	41.8%	482 (89.9%)	19 (3.5%)	24 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	92.1	36^th of 690 public elementary schools	94.8%		80.8	119^th of 666 public elementary schools	82.1%	83	81.0	89.0		85.0	86.0	90.0				88.0	74.0	84.0	90.0	83.0	$14,330
Dubach School	Public	PK, KG-5	7710 Fellowship Rd	Dubach	71235	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 777-3470	134	11	11.9	76.1%	73 (54.5%)	42 (31.3%)	11 (8.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	46	387^th of 690 public elementary schools	43.9%		52.2	345^th of 666 public elementary schools	48.2%	42		54.0	65.0	57.0	54.0	68.0	59.0			60.0	50.0	55.0	59.0	54.0	$19,356
Calhoun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	237 Calhoun Road	Calhoun	71225	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 644-1114	420	24	17.6	54.0%	389 (92.6%)	12 (2.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)								(n/a)															$13,322
Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	1163 Highway 151 S	Calhoun	71225	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 644-5842	430	22	19.6	49.8%	376 (87.4%)	24 (5.6%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	52	350^th of 690 public elementary schools	49.3%		55.5	330^th of 666 public elementary schools	50.5%	20	54.0	68.0	59.0	59.0	60.0	65.0	72.0			65.0	53.0	60.0	54.0	55.0	$12,162
Crawford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	935 Daniel Street	Arcadia	71001	Bienville Parish	Bienville Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 263-8757	278	29	9.5	89.9%	16 (5.8%)	254 (91.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	53	344^th of 690 public elementary schools	50.1%		62.3	278^th of 666 public elementary schools	58.3%	66	76.0	62.0	75.0	71.0	63.0	69.0	72.0			68.0	52.0	34.0	45.0	42.0	$23,745

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruston Elementary School

How many students attend Ruston Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 359 students attended Ruston Elementary School.

Is Ruston Elementary School a good school?

Ruston Elementary School ranks 328^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ruston Elementary School in?

Lincoln Parish

What is the racial makeup of Ruston Elementary School?

Students at Ruston Elementary School are 51% African American, 30% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ruston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ruston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : I.A. Lewis School
Middle : Ruston Junior High School
High : Ruston High School

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