There were 412 fifth grade students enrolled in Lincoln Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.7% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Cypress Springs Elementary School welcomed the most fifth grade students in the parish.
Within Lincoln Parish schools, the most students were found in first grade classes, while fourth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Lincoln Parish ranked 26th highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 5th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Springs Elementary School | 128 | 34.9% | 367 |
| Ruston Elementary School | 92 | 30.6% | 301 |
| Choudrant Elementary School | 85 | 15.7% | 543 |
| Lincoln Preparatory School | 52 | 7.6% | 680 |
| Simsboro High School | 35 | 6.5% | 541 |
| Dubach School | 20 | 14.8% | 135 |


