How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howard School | Lincoln Preparatory School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ruston, LA | Grambling, LA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 75 | 684 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.7% | 81.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howard School | Lincoln Preparatory School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | - | $15,443 |
| District | Howard School | Lincoln Preparatory School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Howard School | Lincoln Preparatory School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.0% | 0.9% |
| African American | 50.7% | 94.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howard School | Lincoln Preparatory School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 209:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 20.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.