Glen View Elementary School

1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Glen View Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 73%
  • : 79%
  • : Glen View Elementary School serves the southwest part of Ruston, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 114.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 15.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Glen View Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Glen View Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
73%
71%
(11-12)
79%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
66%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
22%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.51

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Glen View Elementary School often compared to?
Glen View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Dubach School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Glen View Elementary School?
438 students attend Glen View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Glen View Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% 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 Glen View Elementary School?
Glen View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glen View Elementary School offer ?
Glen View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen View Elementary School part of?
Glen View Elementary School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 73%
  • : 79%
  • : Glen View Elementary School serves the southwest part of Ruston, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 114.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 15.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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