Enrollment
412
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruston, LA
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Federal NCES profile for A. E. Phillips Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 3/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220099000750
👥 S:T ratio 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School earns 3/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Ruston · Resource Index
- 3
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ruston, LA.
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220099000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+44% 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
What stands out at A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ruston, Louisiana, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Louisiana schools and 44% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Louisiana average.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Among Ruston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glen View Elementary School (438 students): A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 15.6:1).
Lincoln Parish also operates Ruston High School (1,212 students) and Ruston Junior High School (585 students) alongside A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A. E. Phillips Laboratory School compares
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 79% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,391
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Parish, which includes A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.
$15,391
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruston Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Choudrant Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. E. Phillips Laboratory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 15.6:1 students per teacher
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Ruston Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Next steps
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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 an 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 24.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 3/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does A. E. Phillips Laboratory School rank among elementary schools in Ruston?
By Resource Investment Index, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ruston, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ruston on the city page.
Is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School a good school?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School earns 3/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Besides A. E. Phillips Laboratory School, Lincoln Parish also operates Ruston High School (1,212 students), Ruston Junior High School (585 students), and Choudrant Elementary School (536 students). See the Lincoln Parish district page for the complete list.
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