Cypress Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Cypress Springs Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3-5 in Ruston, Louisiana, with a student population of 385. The school stands out for its racial diversity, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors compared to nearby schools in the Lincoln Parish district.

Cypress Springs has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (around 65%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher proportion of White students. Academically, the school's performance on LEAP tests is generally lower than the Lincoln Parish and Louisiana state averages, particularly in mathematics. Cypress Springs' statewide ranking among Louisiana elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 star to 3 stars, placing it in the lower to middle range. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Choudrant Elementary School, Cypress Springs generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and rankings. The data also suggests significant achievement gaps between racial subgroups at the school, with White students outperforming African American students on LEAP assessments. These factors, along with the school's fluctuating performance and high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes at Cypress Springs Elementary School.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1040 Saratoga Street
       Ruston, LA  71270


(318) 255-0791

District: Lincoln Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,748 Help


Students who attend Cypress Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    I.A. Lewis School
    Ruston Junior High School
High:    Ruston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.6%
White:
26.5%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cypress Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 53.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.6%), White (26.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lincoln Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cypress Springs Elementary School is 12.3. 3 elementary schools in the Lincoln Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cypress Springs Elementary School is $15,748, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Lincoln Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cypress Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress Springs Elementary School 359th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Cypress Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Lincoln Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Parish 20th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cypress Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 26.03 575th 725 20.7%
2008 36.03 505th 743 32.0%
2009 43.13 471st 738 36.2%
2010 34.38 528th 736 28.3%
2011 41.82 489th 766 36.2%
2012 30.86 579th 764 24.2%
2013 39.18 518th 772 32.9%
2014 36.73 533rd 777 31.4%
2015 34.07 567th 792 28.4%
2016 35.72 530th 742 28.6%
2017 38.01 504th 739 31.8%
2018 21.61 577th 728 20.7%
2019 34.20 522nd 731 28.6%
2021 50.20 378th 729 48.1%
2022 61.14 293rd 727 59.7%
2023 63.58 286th 730 60.8%
2024 51.02 359th 675 46.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.10 260th 333 21.9%
2021 38.28 192nd 306 37.3%
2022 57.06 114th 307 62.9%
2023 59.07 109th 296 63.2%
2024 36.21 142nd 208 31.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.76 538th 682 21.1%
2019 28.95 556th 697 20.2%
2021 47.91 386th 719 46.3%
2022 55.35 323rd 724 55.4%
2023 61.64 271st 723 62.5%
2024 46.56 390th 674 42.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.03 453rd 684 33.8%
2021 49.34 378th 705 46.4%
2022 59.23 289th 701 58.8%
2023 56.84 326th 705 53.8%
2024 50.84 343rd 635 46.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.15 263rd 281 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.30 530th 696 23.9%
2021 46.80 388th 704 44.9%
2022 60.14 296th 712 58.4%
2023 66.65 245th 713 65.6%
2024 49.15 356th 651 45.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.24 15th 16 6.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.78 396th 547 27.6%
2019 27.16 454th 559 18.8%
2021 48.83 276th 564 51.1%
2022 60.59 180th 562 68.0%
2023 62.48 186th 570 67.4%
2024 47.39 272nd 509 46.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cypress Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.69 260th 516 49.6%
2019 59.57 226th 517 56.3%
2021 66.83 160th 522 69.3%
2022 74.79 112th 517 78.3%
2023 80.45 78th 518 84.9%
2024 63.68 167th 434 61.5%
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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.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Cypress Springs 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 529 529
1990 308 273 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 323 308 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1992 275 316 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 264 288 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 233 227 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 200 230 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 200 230 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 175 222 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 167 229 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 133 277 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 110 288 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2001 107 319 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 99 342 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 99 342 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 69 360 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 55 357 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 50 349 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 47 339 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 33 329 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2009 41 395 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 39 408 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 39 414 4 10 1 1 3 0 472
2012 49 386 5 15 1 1 4 0 461
2013 184 291 6 19 1 0 2 0 503
2014 191 293 11 12 0 1 3 0 511
2015 194 303 15 20 0 1 6 0 539
2016 169 317 15 24 0 1 7 0 533
2017 175 340 22 28 1 0 9 0 575
2018 132 297 18 23 1 0 6 0 477
2019 124 287 19 20 0 0 2 0 452
2020 114 283 17 14 0 0 3 0 431
2021 95 255 10 17 0 0 3 0 380
2022 111 244 7 16 0 0 5 0 383
2023 104 250 8 17 0 0 6 0 385
2024 101 250 4 17 1 0 8 0 381

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 Cypress Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 529 26.5 19.9 51.4
1990 600 33.0 18.1 45
1991 641 33.0 19.4 46.3
1992 601 34.0 17.6 51.7
1993 565 34.0 16.6 53.5
1994 473 32.0 14.8 49.9
1995 448 30.0 14.9 58
1996 448 30.0 14.9 58
1997 408 31.0 13.2 55.6
1998 414 32.0 12.9 62.3
1999 432 30.0 14.4 74.3
2000 413 30.0 13.8 77.7
2001 439 30.0 14.6 79.3
2002 449 32.4 13.9 84
2003 449 32.4 13.9 84
2004 437 32.5 13.4 89.2
2005 421 30.2 13.9 86.5
2006 409 28.8 14.2 91
2007 396 28.1 14.1 91.9
2008 382 28.5 13.4 91.6
2009 455 29.9 15.2 93.6
2010 464 30.4 15.2 91.2
2011 472 30.7 15.3 94.3
2012 461 30.2 15.2 95
2013 503 30.6 16.4 70.4
2014 511 34.7 14.6 66.5
2015 539 34.0 15.8 71.8
2016 533 43.0 12.3 74.1
2017 575 35.7 16.0 52
2018 477 28.0 17.0 46.1
2019 452 27.6 16.3 32.7
2020 431 26.1 16.4 60.6
2021 380 22.9 16.5 50.8
2022 383 23.8 16.0 46
2023 385 21.6 17.7 70.9
2024 381 30.9 12.3 63.5

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 Cypress Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 529 26.5 19.9 51.4
1990 600 33.0 18.1 45
1991 641 33.0 19.4 46.3
1992 601 34.0 17.6 51.7
1993 565 34.0 16.6 53.5
1994 473 32.0 14.8 49.9
1995 448 30.0 14.9 58
1996 448 30.0 14.9 58
1997 408 31.0 13.2 55.6
1998 414 32.0 12.9 62.3
1999 432 30.0 14.4 74.3
2000 413 30.0 13.8 77.7
2001 439 30.0 14.6 79.3
2002 449 32.4 13.9 84
2003 449 32.4 13.9 84
2004 437 32.5 13.4 89.2
2005 421 30.2 13.9 86.5
2006 409 28.8 14.2 91
2007 396 28.1 14.1 91.9
2008 382 28.5 13.4 91.6
2009 455 29.9 15.2 93.6
2010 464 30.4 15.2 91.2
2011 472 30.7 15.3 94.3
2012 461 30.2 15.2 95
2013 503 30.6 16.4 70.4
2014 511 34.7 14.6 66.5
2015 539 34.0 15.8 71.8
2016 533 43.0 12.3 74.1
2017 575 35.7 16.0 52
2018 477 28.0 17.0 46.1
2019 452 27.6 16.3 32.7
2020 431 26.1 16.4 60.6
2021 380 22.9 16.5 50.8
2022 383 23.8 16.0 46
2023 385 21.6 17.7 70.9
2024 381 30.9 12.3 63.5

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 Cypress Springs Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,267
2018 $11,695
2019 $12,654
2020 $12,835
2021 $14,071
2022 $15,748

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cypress Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 522nd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 286th of 730 Elementary schools
 32.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress Springs Elementary School)6173
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Parish)6980
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Springs Elementary School)5871
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Parish)6474
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Cypress Springs Elementary School)4349
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Lincoln Parish)4057
 17%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Springs Elementary School)4762
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Parish)6273
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Springs Elementary School)6473
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Parish)7075
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Cypress Springs Elementary School)3057
 27%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln Parish)4265
 23%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Springs Elementary School)5565
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Parish)6769
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6359
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Springs Elementary School)6969
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Parish)7079
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cypress Springs Elementary School)4757
 10%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln Parish)5665
 9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452385
 14.8%
African American287250
 12.9%
American Indian00
Asian198
 57.9%
Hispanic2017
 15%
Pacific Islander00
White124104
 16.1%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%70.9%
 38.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress Springs Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Cypress Springs Elementary School.

Students at Cypress Springs Elementary School are 66% African American, 27% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Cypress Springs Elementary School ranks 359th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cypress Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : I.A. Lewis School
Middle : Ruston Junior High School
High : Ruston High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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