The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Ringgold Elementary School
Ringgold Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the town of Ringgold, within Bienville Parish. It is the younger of two public schools in town, with Ringgold High School picking up at grade six. The school’s enrollment is modest for a full elementary span, with a student body that is roughly half Black and a substantial share white, along with smaller numbers of Asian and Hispanic students. A majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the surrounding community.
Academic results come from Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, taken by all tested students in grades three through five. In English language arts, just over half of students scored at the proficient level or above, which represents a relative strength and the highest performance among the school’s tested subjects. Mathematics proficiency was lower, with about a third of students meeting that bar. Science and social studies showed significantly weaker results: fewer than one in five were proficient in science, and social studies landed at an even lower share. The social studies assessment saw a cut-score change in the most recent year, so a parent may want to ask how that shift affected the results and what the school is doing in those content areas. This is a single year of data, so there is no trend to compare against.
The school reported full participation on all assessments, and no chronic absenteeism or discipline data was available. Information on special education and English learner populations was also absent from the reported data, which means families with children in those groups should contact the school directly to understand available supports.
Housing in the Ringgold area is notably affordable relative to both the state and the nation, though home values have seen a decline over the past year. The town itself is a small rural community that has experienced steady population loss for some years. The local economy, once built around lumber and oil, now relies on convenience stores, banks, and small businesses. Public employment through the school board and a state health unit provides some anchor. For a parent considering a move, housing costs are low, but the economic context means that job opportunities within the town are limited. The school sits within the town rather than on a remote campus, and the town’s civic facilities are concentrated along a few streets.
The district of Bienville Parish operates the school, and no major district-level changes were found in recent reports that would affect families.
Ringgold Elementary School fits a family looking for a small, rural elementary setting where home prices are well below the national average and where the school’s English language arts results are a clear point of strength. A parent whose child struggles in math, science, or social studies may want to investigate how the school addresses those subjects and what interventions are available. The absence of multi-year trend data and of information on special populations makes it harder to gauge trajectory, so direct conversation with the school is advisable for any family with specific academic or support needs. The community’s shrinking population and limited employment base are contextual factors that matter for anyone deciding whether to settle in Ringgold long-term.
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