Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruby-wise Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruby-wise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ruby-wise Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Ruby-wise Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby-wise Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#257 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
3%
41%
White
89%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby-wise Elementary School's ranking?
Ruby-wise Elementary School is ranked #257 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ruby-wise Elementary School often compared to?
Ruby-wise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Elementary School, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ruby-wise Elementary School?
436 students attend Ruby-wise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ruby-wise Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruby-wise Elementary School?
Ruby-wise Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby-wise Elementary School offer ?
Ruby-wise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruby-wise Elementary School part of?
Ruby-wise Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 12/17/2016
I ATTENDED RUBY WISE IN 1957. It IS BY FAR THE BEST SCHOOL I EVER ATTENDED. I WASN'THE POPULAR BUT THIS ONE TEACHER TOOK ME UNDER HER WINGS AND THEN I LOVED SCHOOL. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO SEE IF THIS TEACHER IS STILL LIVING. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT ANYTHING ABOUT HER, IF ANY OF YOU COULD CHECK ON THE SCHOOL RECORDS I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. HER NAME IS RUTH O'NEAL.THANK YOU
5 7/27/2012
We love this school. Small,but the teachers are great!! They love their students. This is the only public school I would allow my children to go to.
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