Is Ringgold Elementary School a good school?

Ringgold Elementary School ranks 442 nd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Ringgold Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ringgold Elementary School?

Students at Ringgold Elementary School are 50% African American, 42% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ringgold Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ringgold Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Ringgold High School

Ringgold Elementary School

Summary:

Ringgold Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Ringgold, Louisiana, with around 240 students. The school is part of the Bienville Parish School District, which is ranked 36 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Ringgold Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Bienville Parish and Louisiana state averages on LEAP assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. For example, in 2023-2024, Ringgold's proficiency rates were 52% in Math and 60% in ELA, compared to 64% and 74% for Bienville Parish, and 59% and 69% for Louisiana. Ringgold Elementary has been ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools for the past several years, ranging from 442nd out of 675 schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 659th out of 728 schools in 2017-2018. The school's student subgroups, including females, males, African Americans, and economically disadvantaged students, also perform below state and district averages on assessments.

Ringgold Elementary's high poverty rate, ranging from 43.98% in 2021-2022 to 79.17% in 2022-2023, may be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance. In comparison, nearby schools like Haughton Elementary and Elm Grove Elementary, which are in the Bossier Parish School District, have higher proficiency rates, stronger rankings, and lower poverty rates. By addressing the root causes of Ringgold Elementary's academic struggles and implementing effective strategies, the school has the potential to raise student achievement and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068

(318) 894-2911

District: Bienville Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
442^nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,118

Students who attend Ringgold Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Ringgold High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.0%

White:

42.1%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ringgold Elementary School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50%), White (42.1%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Ringgold Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ringgold Elementary School is $21,118.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ringgold Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold Elementary School 442^nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Ringgold Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Bienville Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Bienville Parish 36^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ringgold Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	39.46	479^th	725	33.9%
2008	47.07	431^st	743	42.0%
2009	42.57	476^th	738	35.5%
2010	36.55	512^th	736	30.4%
2011	39.56	513^th	766	33.0%
2012	33.89	544^th	764	28.8%
2013	34.00	567^th	772	26.6%
2014	35.67	542^nd	777	30.2%
2015	41.00	505^th	792	36.2%
2016	22.67	624^th	742	15.9%
2017	31.83	552^nd	739	25.3%
2018	12.35	659^th	728	9.5%
2019	20.59	618^th	731	15.5%
2021	17.87	605^th	729	17.0%
2022	30.84	525^th	727	27.8%
2023	23.47	582^nd	730	20.3%
2024	38.75	442^nd	675	34.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ringgold Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	33.06	508^th	682	25.5%
2019	23.60	591^st	697	15.2%
2021	21.56	578^th	719	19.6%
2022	34.88	498^th	724	31.2%
2023	30.83	532^nd	723	26.4%
2024	43.35	414^th	674	38.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Ringgold Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	28.65	550^th	684	19.6%
2021	18.61	597^th	705	15.3%
2022	36.14	480^th	701	31.5%
2023	42.20	428^th	705	39.3%
2024	39.17	421^st	635	33.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ringgold Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	17.85	608^th	696	12.6%
2021	21.74	570^th	704	19.0%
2022	35.66	467^th	712	34.4%
2023	14.07	644^th	713	9.7%
2024	44.33	384^th	651	41.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Ringgold Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	24.84	470^th	547	14.1%
2019	26.35	457^th	559	18.2%
2021	23.75	457^th	564	19.0%
2022	30.89	423^rd	562	24.7%
2023	29.31	433^rd	570	24.0%
2024	39.97	316^th	509	37.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ringgold Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	27.67	429^th	516	16.9%
2019	27.47	434^th	517	16.1%
2021	14.63	477^th	522	8.6%
2022	29.70	417^th	517	19.3%
2023	14.09	478^th	518	7.7%
2024	28.79	366^th	434	15.7%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Ringgold Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	544	544
1990	268	277	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
1991	307	286	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1992	296	290	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1993	307	293	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1994	230	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
1995	228	263	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1996	228	263	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1997	214	282	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1998	203	265	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
1999	175	255	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
2000	179	246	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2001	163	231	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2002	182	226	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2003	182	226	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2004	156	223	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2005	160	201	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2006	149	193	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2007	140	201	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2008	123	192	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2009	115	186	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2010	101	140	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2011	103	148	2	0	0	0	1	0	254
2012	119	163	2	4	0	0	3	0	291
2013	102	150	0	4	0	0	4	0	260
2014	100	152	0	2	0	0	5	0	259
2015	90	145	0	6	0	0	7	0	248
2016	112	131	0	6	0	0	4	0	253
2017	110	143	0	5	0	0	12	0	270
2018	103	144	2	9	0	0	11	0	269
2019	107	134	2	5	0	0	12	0	260
2020	105	150	3	6	0	0	11	0	275
2021	94	125	1	4	0	0	8	0	232
2022	89	112	3	1	0	0	11	0	216
2023	101	120	5	6	0	0	8	0	240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ringgold Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	544	33.0	16.4	n/a
1990	545	29.0	18.7	n/a
1991	593	34.0	17.4	0
1992	586	35.0	16.7	n/a
1993	600	35.0	17.1	n/a
1994	473	33.0	14.3	n/a
1995	491	27.0	18.2	69.9
1996	491	27.0	18.2	69.9
1997	496	27.0	18.4	69.2
1998	468	30.0	15.6	70.1
1999	430	27.0	15.9	83.5
2000	425	28.0	15.2	84
2001	394	26.0	15.2	74.1
2002	408	24.0	17.0	75
2003	408	24.0	17.0	75
2004	379	26.0	14.6	71
2005	362	25.0	14.5	78.2
2006	345	23.0	15.0	80
2007	343	23.5	14.6	81
2008	316	24.0	13.2	76.9
2009	301	24.0	12.5	78.7
2010	244	22.0	11.0	77
2011	254	23.4	10.8	78
2012	291	21.9	13.2	72.9
2013	260	20.9	12.3	73.5
2014	259	20.0	12.8	74.1
2015	248	19.0	13.0	72.6
2016	253	n/a	n/a	73.9
2017	270	26.4	10.2	82.2
2018	269	19.0	14.1	69.1
2019	260	19.0	13.6	45
2020	275	21.0	13.0	62.9
2021	232	20.0	11.6	55.6
2022	216	19.0	11.3	44
2023	240	23.0	10.4	79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ringgold Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	544	33.0	16.4	n/a
1990	545	29.0	18.7	n/a
1991	593	34.0	17.4	0
1992	586	35.0	16.7	n/a
1993	600	35.0	17.1	n/a
1994	473	33.0	14.3	n/a
1995	491	27.0	18.2	69.9
1996	491	27.0	18.2	69.9
1997	496	27.0	18.4	69.2
1998	468	30.0	15.6	70.1
1999	430	27.0	15.9	83.5
2000	425	28.0	15.2	84
2001	394	26.0	15.2	74.1
2002	408	24.0	17.0	75
2003	408	24.0	17.0	75
2004	379	26.0	14.6	71
2005	362	25.0	14.5	78.2
2006	345	23.0	15.0	80
2007	343	23.5	14.6	81
2008	316	24.0	13.2	76.9
2009	301	24.0	12.5	78.7
2010	244	22.0	11.0	77
2011	254	23.4	10.8	78
2012	291	21.9	13.2	72.9
2013	260	20.9	12.3	73.5
2014	259	20.0	12.8	74.1
2015	248	19.0	13.0	72.6
2016	253	n/a	n/a	73.9
2017	270	26.4	10.2	82.2
2018	269	19.0	14.1	69.1
2019	260	19.0	13.6	45
2020	275	21.0	13.0	62.9
2021	232	20.0	11.6	55.6
2022	216	19.0	11.3	44
2023	240	23.0	10.4	79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ringgold Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$13,313
2018	$15,209
2019	$17,747
2020	$14,623
2021	$19,124
2022	$21,118

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ringgold Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 618^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 582^nd of 730 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Elementary School)	53	37	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bienville Parish)	72	73	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School)	44	41	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bienville Parish)	64	67	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Ringgold Elementary School)	30	14	16%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Bienville Parish)	40	43	3%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Elementary School)	43	56	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bienville Parish)	61	69	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ringgold Elementary School)	50	59	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bienville Parish)	58	69	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ringgold Elementary School)	34	37	3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Bienville Parish)	42	51	9%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ringgold Elementary School)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bienville Parish)	53	63	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ringgold Elementary School)	49	21	28%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bienville Parish)	48	34	14%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	240	7.7%
African American	134	120	10.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	101	5.6%
Two or More Races	12	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	79.2%	34.2%

Schools Near Ringgold Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Ringgold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A	Ringgold	71068	Bienville Parish	Bienville Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 894-2911	240	23	10.4	79.2%	101 (42.1%)	120 (50.0%)	6 (2.5%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	38.7	442^nd of 675 public elementary schools	34.5%		23.5	582^nd of 730 public elementary schools	20.3%	140	57.0	43.0	56.0	52.0	66.0	57.0	57.0	60.0	$21,118
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Hwy 531	Dubberly	71024	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 377-2591	422	20	21.2	36.7%	292 (69.2%)	95 (22.5%)	20 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	68.8	235^th of 675 public elementary schools	65.2%		44.1	434^th of 730 public elementary schools	40.5%	199	73.0	81.0	66.0	73.0	72.0	73.0	66.0	70.0	$13,033
Elm Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1541 Old Highway 71	Elm Grove	71051	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 549-6500	356	21	16.9	53.4%	257 (72.2%)	39 (11.0%)	37 (10.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.8%)	59	297^th of 675 public elementary schools	56.0%		55.7	350^th of 730 public elementary schools	52.1%	53	62.0	74.0	72.0	69.0	60.0	71.0	62.0	65.0	$16,955
J. A. Phillips Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	811 Durwood Dr	Minden	71055	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 377-0314	425	23	18.4	54.1%	140 (32.9%)	242 (56.9%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.1%)								(n/a)									$12,976
J. L. Jones Elementary School	Public	2-3	620 District Dr	Minden	71055	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 377-1815	334	15	21.9	53.3%	115 (34.4%)	196 (58.7%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)								(n/a)	48.0			48.0	50.0			50.0	$13,604
Haughton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	395 South Elm Street	Haughton	71037	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 549-7400	658	37	17.9	60.9%	463 (70.4%)	130 (19.8%)	32 (4.9%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.8%)	77.3	156^th of 675 public elementary schools	76.9%		76.1	175^th of 730 public elementary schools	76.0%	19	74.0	80.0	72.0	75.0	78.0	72.0	82.0	77.0	$13,454

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