Ruston Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 446 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 649th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 200 N. Bernard Street, Ruston, LA 71270
- Principal or Admin: Doris Lewis
- Fax: (318) 255-4728
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lincoln Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,322
- Graduation Rate: 61.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.9
- Enrolled Students: 5,921
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 446
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 245 (54.9%)
- Females: 201 (45.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 20 (4.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 409 (91.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 429 (96.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 405 | 90.8% |
Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Hispanic | 9 | 2.0% |
White | 31 | 7.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 20 | 4.5% |
Kindergarten | 75 | 16.8% |
1st Grade | 89 | 20.0% |
2nd Grade | 71 | 15.9% |
3rd Grade | 58 | 13.0% |
4th Grade | 77 | 17.3% |
5th Grade | 56 | 12.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $42,928
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,036 | 21% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,990 | 79% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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