- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruston, LA
Ruston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220099000751
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruston Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Ruston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruston Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruston Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ruston, LA.
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220099000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Ruston Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220099000751 · Ruston, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.9:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruston High School (1,212 students)
Ruston Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ruston 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 359
Ruston Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Ruston Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruston Elementary School compares
Ruston Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.3%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Ruston 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 Ruston 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 | Similar 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 Ruston 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
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 17.6:1 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruston Elementary School
How many students attend Ruston Elementary School?
Ruston Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ruston, LA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruston Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruston Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Ruston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruston Elementary School is African American at 51.3% of enrollment, in Ruston, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruston Elementary School?
Ruston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Ruston Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ruston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruston Elementary School ranks #2 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 Ruston 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.