Cypress Springs Elementary School

1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 385 students in grades 3-5, Cypress Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cypress Springs Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Cypress Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Springs Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#515 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cypress Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cypress Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cypress Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
65%
41%
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White
27%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Cypress Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cypress Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cypress Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cypress Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Cypress Springs Elementary School is ranked #515 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cypress Springs Elementary School?
385 students attend Cypress Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cypress Springs Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cypress Springs Elementary School?
Cypress Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Springs Elementary School offer ?
Cypress Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cypress Springs Elementary School part of?
Cypress Springs Elementary School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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