Ruston Elementary School

341 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

341

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	38
Black	165
Asian	9
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Black
165 (48.4 %)
White
125 (36.7 %)
Hispanic
38 (11.1 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lincoln Parish
Phone:	(318)255-4714
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 120