How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Howard School | Lincoln Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ruston, Louisiana | Ruston, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 136 | 5,839 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.4:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Howard School | Lincoln Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $15,353 |
| Federal Revenue | N/A | 14.3% |
| State Revenue | N/A | 33.0% |
| Local Revenue | N/A | 52.6% |
Lincoln Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Howard School | Lincoln Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.0% | 47.2% |
| African American | 50.7% | 39.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.7% | 49.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Howard School | Lincoln Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 302.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 14.2% |
School Types
Howard School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lincoln Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.