A. E. Phillips Laboratory School vs Cypress Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
369 students
| Measure | A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Ruston, Louisiana | Cypress Springs Elementary School Ruston, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 697 | #378 of 697 |
| National rank | #6852 of 50,301 | #16305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 412 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Ruston | Ruston |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. E. Phillips Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 62.7).
- •A. E. Phillips Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Cypress Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.3).
- •A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 369.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School better than Cypress Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks higher (76.7 vs 62.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. E. Phillips Laboratory School and Cypress Springs Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ruston and Ruston in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School: 412. Cypress Springs Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. E. Phillips Laboratory School and Cypress Springs Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 162nd of 697 and Cypress Springs Elementary School is 378th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).