- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruston, LA
Glen View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glen View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220099000745
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen View Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Ruston · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen View Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen View Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Ruston, LA.
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220099000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Glen View Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 220099000745 · Ruston, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 15.6:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruston High School (1,212 students)
Glen View Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Glen View 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
- This school 438
Glen View Elementary School
438 students
- Choudrant High 421
Choudrant High School
421 students
What this shows Glen View Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen View Elementary School compares
Glen View 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Glen View 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 Glen View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruston Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choudrant Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simsboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Choudrant High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen View 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Ruston
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Standard public school
412 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 17.6:1 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen View Elementary School
How many students attend Glen View Elementary School?
Glen View Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ruston, LA. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen View Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen View Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Glen View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glen View Elementary School is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Ruston, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen View Elementary School?
Glen View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen View Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ruston?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen View Elementary School ranks #3 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 Glen View 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.