- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220099000750 · Ruston, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 24.2:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 3
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruston High School (1,212 students)
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruston High Sc
Ruston High School
1,212 students
- Ruston Junior
Ruston Junior High School
585 students
- Choudrant Elem
Choudrant Elementary School
536 students
- Simsboro High
Simsboro High School
532 students
- Glen View Elem 438
Glen View Elementary School
438 students
- This school 412
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
412 students
What this shows A. E. Phillips Laboratory School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. E. Phillips Laboratory School compares
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Lincoln Parish reports $15,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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.
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.