RUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ruston Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lincoln Parish school district, located in Ruston, LA with about 311 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Ruston Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ruston Elementary School, located at 200 N. Bernard Street in Ruston, Louisiana, is a public educational institution serving the local community under the Lincoln Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their later academic years. As a central hub for elementary education in the area, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student engagement, and a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.
Beyond core academics, Ruston Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded school culture. The faculty and staff strive to provide diverse learning opportunities that cater to the needs of a varied student body, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching methods and maintaining strong communication with parents and guardians, the school aims to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a safe and inclusive environment.
For more information, contact Ruston Elementary School at (318) 255-4714 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
RUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ruston, LA with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lincoln Parish
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 18.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 311 students
- Black or African American
- 55.0%
- White
- 31.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.