Lincoln Parish School District

410 South Farmerville Street
Ruston, LA 71270-4655
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Lincoln Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,804 students in Lincoln Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,027 Schools
# Students
5,601 Students
474,641 Students
# Teachers
435 Teachers
35,283 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lincoln Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#29 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
44%
34%
47%
42%
31%
27%
(21-22)
≥99%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
40%
41%
% White
48%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,053 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,680 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,053
$16,127
Spending / Student
$14,680
$15,423

Best Lincoln Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Choudrant Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 Walker Road
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Simsboro High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Gr: 3-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Ruston Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Gr: 3-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
I.a. Lewis School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Gr: 6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Dubach School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 Fellowship Rd
Dubach, LA 71235
(318) 777-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Gr: K-2 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Gr: K-2 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,601 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥99% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 31% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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