Ruston Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ruston, Louisiana 71270 · Lincoln Parish
#239 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#9744 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruston Elementary School
Ruston Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ruston, in the Lincoln Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 359 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 239th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 359.
There are 8 schools in Ruston; Ruston Elementary School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruston Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruston Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ruston High School
Ruston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students · 2.7 km away
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students · 2.7 km away
I.A. Lewis School
Ruston · Public middle · Grades 6–6
277 students · 3.2 km away
Hillcrest Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–2
326 students · 3.2 km away
Glen View Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–2
438 students · 4.2 km away
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
369 students · 4.3 km away
Ruston Junior High School
Ruston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
585 students · 5.2 km away
Lincoln Preparatory School
Grambling · Charter other · Grades PK–12
684 students · 6.7 km away
Choudrant High School
Choudrant · Public high · Grades 6–12
421 students · 9.8 km away
Choudrant Elementary School
Choudrant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
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359 students
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359 students
Dolby Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Lafitte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Grand Caillou Elementary School
Houma · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
360 students
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruston Elementary School a good school?
Ruston Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #239 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruston Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Ruston Elementary School ranks #239 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #9744 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruston Elementary School?
Ruston Elementary School had 359 students in 2025.
Is Ruston Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ruston Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruston Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ruston Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.