Enrollment
412
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 220099000750
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School — Ruston, LA
Federal NCES profile for A. E. Phillips Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A. E. Phillips Laboratory School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School reports 412 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 60% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% below the Louisiana average and 75% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln Parish spends $16,869 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 33.0% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A. E. Phillips Laboratory School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 79% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,869
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 412 Top 46% in Louisiana — larger than 54% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 25.4:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.2% -79% vs state
NCES ID 220099000750
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 19.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Parish, which includes A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.
$16,869
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 33.0%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
Similar elementary schools in Ruston
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glen View Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ruston Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 18:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
How many students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has 412 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Ruston, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 25.4:1, which is 37% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
13.2% of students at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
The largest demographic group at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is White at 74.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ruston, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.