Enrollment
412
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bunkie, LA
La School for Ag Science
Federal NCES profile for La School for Ag Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015001378Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La School for Ag Science earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Bunkie · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La School for Ag Science has class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La School for Ag Science ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bunkie, LA.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015001378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La School for Ag Science compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at La School for Ag Science
La School for Ag Science is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Bunkie, Louisiana, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.5% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Louisiana average.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Avoyelles Parish spends $12,612 per pupil, 23% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bunkie's public schools, it stands alongside Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students): La School for Ag Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 23.1:1).
Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students) and Marksville High School (640 students) alongside La School for Ag Science.
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 La School for Ag Science compares
La School for Ag Science on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 54% | 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
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% 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
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.1%
African American 23.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, La School for Ag Science is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avoyelles Parish, which includes La School for Ag Science.
$12,612
Per student
-23%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 47.4%
Federal 27.6%
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 La School for Ag Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marksville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marksville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La School for Ag Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Bunkie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La School for Ag Science
How many students attend La School for Ag Science?
La School for Ag Science has 412 students enrolled. It is a career and technical school in Bunkie, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La School for Ag Science?
The student-teacher ratio at La School for Ag Science is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La School for Ag Science?
28.5% of students at La School for Ag Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La School for Ag Science?
The largest demographic group at La School for Ag Science is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Bunkie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La School for Ag Science?
La School for Ag Science has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La School for Ag Science rank among schools in Bunkie?
By Resource Investment Index, La School for Ag Science ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bunkie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bunkie on the city page.
Is La School for Ag Science a good school?
La School for Ag Science earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Avoyelles Parish?
Besides La School for Ag Science, Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students), Marksville High School (640 students), and Marksville Elementary School (625 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.
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