A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Summary:

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is an exceptional elementary school serving grades K-8 in Ruston, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 431 students. The school is part of the Lincoln Parish school district, which is ranked 20th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School consistently outperforms the Lincoln Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels, achieving an impressive 99% proficiency in both subjects for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also ranks among the top schools in Louisiana for various student subgroups, including female students (ranked 8th), male students (ranked 8th), African American students (ranked 12th), and white students (ranked 8th), indicating that it provides an equitable education and supports the academic success of all its students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 13.69%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 47.04% to 89.29%.

While the school's academic performance is exceptional, it has a higher student-teacher ratio of 25.1, which is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 10.3 to 22.4. This may present some challenges in terms of individualized attention and support for students, and the school may need to consider strategies to maintain its high-quality instruction while addressing this potential issue. Overall, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is an exceptional educational institution that consistently delivers outstanding academic results, supports the success of diverse student populations, and serves a socioeconomically diverse community.

Detail:

Public K-8

Hergot Street-LA Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272

(318) 257-3469

District: Lincoln Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

African American:

21.6%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), African American (21.6%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lincoln Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 16.2. 5 elementary schools in the Lincoln Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare A. E. Phillips Laboratory School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School:

SchoolDigger ranks A. E. Phillips Laboratory School 7^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See A. E. Phillips Laboratory School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lincoln Parish:

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

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Rank History for A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

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Rank History for all students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.41	7^th	675	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.13	8^th	635	98.7%

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Rank History for Male students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.24	8^th	651	98.8%

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Rank History for African American students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.71	12^th	509	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.39	8^th	434	98.2%

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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 A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	305	105	5	3	1	12	431
2024	316	94	11	3	1	11	436

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 A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	431	17.1	25.1	13.7
2024	436	26.8	16.2	10.8

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 A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	431	17.1	25.1	13.7
2024	436	26.8	16.2	10.8

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.

Schools Near A. E. Phillips Laboratory 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 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School	Public	K-8	Hergot Street-LA Tech Campus	Ruston	71272	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(318) 257-3469	436	27	16.2	10.8%	316 (72.5%)	94 (21.6%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	97.4	7^th of 675 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0		99.0		100.0	99.0	100.0	99.0
Cypress Springs Elementary School	Public	3-5	1040 Saratoga Street	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-0791	381	31	12.3	63.5%	101 (26.5%)	250 (65.6%)	17 (4.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	51	359^th of 675 public elementary schools	46.8%		63.6	286^th of 730 public elementary schools	60.8%	73	55.0	62.0	62.0	59.0	63.0	62.0	70.0		66.0	$15,748
Ruston Elementary School	Public	3-5	200 N. Bernard Street	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-4714	312	34	9.2	57.1%	96 (30.8%)	158 (50.6%)	45 (14.4%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	52.1	353^rd of 675 public elementary schools	47.7%		63.6	285^th of 730 public elementary schools	61.0%	68	68.0	71.0		73.0	53.0	68.0	61.0		60.0	$15,954
Glen View Elementary School	Public	K-2	1601 Bittersweet	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-5724	500	39	12.9	50.0%	135 (27.0%)	307 (61.4%)	28 (5.6%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$14,300
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	K-2	301 East Kentucky Avenue	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 255-0550	363	31	11.8	54.0%	118 (32.5%)	161 (44.4%)	65 (17.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$14,306
Choudrant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Walker Road	Choudrant	71227	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 768-4106	558	34	16.5	36.0%	495 (88.7%)	24 (4.3%)	28 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	80.9	125^th of 675 public elementary schools	81.5%		85.2	82^nd of 730 public elementary schools	88.8%	43			72.0		80.0	83.0			85.0	$12,477
Dubach School	Public	PK, KG-5	7710 Fellowship Rd	Dubach	71235	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 777-3470	139	11	12.1	51.8%	87 (62.6%)	41 (29.5%)	7 (5.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	66.2	252^nd of 675 public elementary schools	62.7%		68.5	238^th of 730 public elementary schools	67.4%	14	62.0	68.0	63.0	63.0		75.0	79.0		77.0	$17,691
Crawford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	935 Daniel Street	Arcadia	71001	Bienville Parish	Bienville Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 263-8757	269	29	9.3	72.5%	22 (8.2%)	237 (88.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	70.3	219^th of 675 public elementary schools	67.6%		50.4	378^th of 730 public elementary schools	48.2%	159	73.0	75.0	72.0	73.0	69.0	73.0	72.0		71.0	$19,326
Calhoun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	237 Calhoun Road	Calhoun	71225	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 644-1114	495	27	18.5	55.2%	451 (91.1%)	20 (4.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)								(n/a)										$11,534
Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	1163 Highway 151 S	Calhoun	71225	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 644-5842	469	25	18.5	51.4%	416 (88.7%)	23 (4.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	63.1	272^nd of 675 public elementary schools	59.7%		64.1	283^rd of 730 public elementary schools	61.2%	11	52.0	80.0	56.0	64.0	65.0	81.0	79.0		76.0	$12,472

Frequently Asked Questions about A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

What is the racial makeup of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?

Students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School are 72% White, 22% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School a good school?

Yes! A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.

What district is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School in?

Lincoln Parish

How many students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.

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