- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruston, LA
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220099000743
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Springs Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Ruston · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ruston, LA.
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220099000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cypress Springs Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220099000743 · Ruston, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 17.6:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruston High School (1,212 students)
Cypress Springs Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Cypress Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruston High Sc
Ruston High School
1,212 students
- Ruston Junior
Ruston Junior High School
585 students
- Choudrant Elem
Choudrant Elementary School
536 students
- Simsboro High
Simsboro High School
532 students
- Glen View Elem 438
Glen View Elementary School
438 students
- This school 369
Cypress Springs Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Cypress Springs Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Springs Elementary School compares
Cypress Springs Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.1%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Cypress Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Parish reports $15,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypress Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruston Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Choudrant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Ruston
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glen View Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Standard public school
412 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Ruston Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Cypress Springs Elementary School?
Cypress Springs Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ruston, LA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Springs Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Springs Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Cypress Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Springs Elementary School is African American at 66.1% of enrollment, in Ruston, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Springs Elementary School?
Cypress Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cypress Springs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ruston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ruston, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ruston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Besides Cypress Springs Elementary School, Lincoln Parish also operates Ruston High School (1,212 students), Ruston Junior High School (585 students), and Choudrant Elementary School (536 students). See the Lincoln Parish district page for the complete list.