Howard School

Ruston, Louisiana — 1 schools

136
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
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District-Level NCES Analysis

Howard School operates 1 public schools serving 136 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 75 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lincoln Parish County.

and 10.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.7% African American, 44.0% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Howard School accounts for 100.0% of all Howard School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Howard School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Howard School chronic absenteeism rate is 10.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lincoln Parish county, where this district is located.

$649
Studio/mo
$695
1 BR/mo
$881
2 BR/mo
$1,156
3 BR/mo
$1,440
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Howard School.

White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 50.7%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Howard School

School Enrollment
Howard School
75

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Howard School?

Howard School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 136 students.

What is the average rent near Howard School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln Parish County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Howard School?

Howard School students are 50.7% African American, 44.0% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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