Excellent
#205 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 16% in state
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Elementary School · Lincoln Parish · Ruston, LA
A Lincoln Parish elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1040 Saratoga Street, Ruston, LA 71270
- Math 34% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cypress Springs Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cypress Springs Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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)
Median income
$37,599
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
32.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. E. Phillips Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Howard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 2–12 | 1.7 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of RustonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 53 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Cypress Springs Elementary School is listed in Lincoln Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cypress Springs Elementary School
Cypress Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ruston, LA, part of Lincoln Parish, serving approximately 381 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cypress Springs Elementary School
What grades does Cypress Springs Elementary School serve?
Cypress Springs Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Cypress Springs Elementary School?
Cypress Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Springs Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cypress Springs Elementary School rank in LA?
Cypress Springs Elementary School ranks #205 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Cypress Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cypress Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Cypress Springs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cypress Springs Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cypress Springs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cypress Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cypress Springs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cypress Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cypress Springs Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Cypress Springs Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (318) 255-0791
- Area population (ZIP 71270)
- 32,747
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 71270; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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