Enrollment
75
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220015101195
Howard School — Ruston, LA
Federal NCES profile for Howard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
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: Howard School · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
136:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+631% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Howard School reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 136:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 631% 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 755% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Louisiana average and 16% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Howard 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 | 136:1 | ▲ 631% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 31% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 2% | — | — |
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
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
136:1
students per teacher
— 631% above state mean
Top 100% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 75 Top 2% in Louisiana — larger than 98% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 136:1 +631% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.4% -31% vs state
NCES ID 220015101195
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 44.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Howard School
How many students attend Howard School?
Howard School has 75 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ruston, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard School is 136:1, which is 631% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 755% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard School?
43.4% of students at Howard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard School?
The largest demographic group at Howard School is African American at 50.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ruston, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard School?
Howard School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.