Rugg Elementary School is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. Built in 1940 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2001.
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L.s. Rugg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: L.S. Rugg Elementary School serves the northeastern part of Alexandria, LA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
L.s. Rugg Elementary School's student population of 356 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
L.s. Rugg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.s. Rugg Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1181 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
92%
42%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.s. Rugg Elementary School's ranking?
L.s. Rugg Elementary School is ranked #1181 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend L.s. Rugg Elementary School?
356 students attend L.s. Rugg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of L.s. Rugg Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L.s. Rugg Elementary School?
L.s. Rugg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does L.s. Rugg Elementary School offer ?
L.s. Rugg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L.s. Rugg Elementary School part of?
L.s. Rugg Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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