Cypress Springs Elementary School vs Lincoln Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
369 students
Lincoln Preparatory School
Grambling · Charter other · Grades PK–12
684 students
| Measure | Cypress Springs Elementary School Ruston, Louisiana | Lincoln Preparatory School Grambling, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #378 of 697 | – |
| National rank | #16305 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 369 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| city | Ruston | Grambling |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Cypress Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Cypress Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 85.1%).
- •Lincoln Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.9).
- •Lincoln Preparatory School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 369.
- •Cypress Springs Elementary School is a public school while Lincoln Preparatory School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cypress Springs Elementary School better than Lincoln Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cypress Springs Elementary School and Lincoln Preparatory School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ruston and Grambling in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Springs Elementary School: 369. Lincoln Preparatory School: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Springs Elementary School and Lincoln Preparatory School rank in Louisiana?
Cypress Springs Elementary School is 378th of 697 and Lincoln Preparatory School is unranked among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).