Very Good
#407 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Elementary School · Lincoln Parish · Ruston, LA
A Lincoln Parish elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 10168 Tech Station, Ruston, LA 71272
- Math 92% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A. E. Phillips Laboratory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ruston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
80%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71272; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Howard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of RustonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Simsboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lincoln Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is listed in Lincoln Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is a public elementary school in Ruston, LA, part of Lincoln Parish, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
What grades does A. E. Phillips Laboratory School serve?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. E. Phillips Laboratory School rank in LA?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks #407 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has 92% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School a charter school?
No, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School a Title I school?
No, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
10.8% of students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln Parish
- Phone
- (318) 257-3469
- Area population (ZIP 71272)
- 2,035
- Area median age
- 19.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71272; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2023–24
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