- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
La School for Ag Science held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 220015001378 · Bunkie, LA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
412 enr · 18.7:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students)
La School for Ag Science held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
La School for Ag Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bunkie Magnet
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- Marksville Hig
Marksville High School
640 students
- Marksville Ele
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- Plaucheville E
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- Lafargue Eleme
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- This school
La School for Ag Science
412 students
What this shows La School for Ag Science reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How La School for Ag Science compares
La School for Ag Science 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.