- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bossier City, LA
Rusheon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rusheon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220027000137
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rusheon Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Bossier City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rusheon Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rusheon Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Bossier City, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rusheon Middle School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 220027000137 · Bossier City, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 15.3:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
Rusheon Middle School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Rusheon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airline High S
Airline High School
1,855 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,515 students
- Haughton High
Haughton High School
1,360 students
- Parkway High S
Parkway High School
1,279 students
- Haughton Middl
Haughton Middle School
993 students
- This school 583
Rusheon Middle School
583 students
What this shows Rusheon Middle School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rusheon Middle School compares
Rusheon Middle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,381
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
White 11.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Rusheon Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bossier Parish reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rusheon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rusheon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Bossier City
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rusheon Middle School
How many students attend Rusheon Middle School?
Rusheon Middle School has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bossier City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rusheon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rusheon Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rusheon Middle School?
81.3% of students at Rusheon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rusheon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rusheon Middle School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Bossier City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rusheon Middle School?
Rusheon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Rusheon Middle School rank among middle schools in Bossier City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rusheon Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Bossier City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bossier City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bossier Parish?
Besides Rusheon Middle School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.