- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ruston, LA
Ruston Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ruston Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220099001815
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruston Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Ruston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruston Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruston Junior High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Ruston, LA.
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220099001815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ruston Junior High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 220099001815 · Ruston, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 17.7:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruston High School (1,212 students)
Ruston Junior High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ruston Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruston High Sc
Ruston High School
1,212 students
- This school
Ruston Junior High School
585 students
- Choudrant Elem
Choudrant Elementary School
536 students
- Simsboro High
Simsboro High School
532 students
- Glen View Elem 438
Glen View Elementary School
438 students
- Choudrant High 421
Choudrant High School
421 students
What this shows Ruston Junior High School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruston Junior High School compares
Ruston Junior High 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.6%
White 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Ruston Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Parish reports $15,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruston Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Choudrant Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simsboro High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Choudrant High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruston Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Ruston
1 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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ruston Junior High School
How many students attend Ruston Junior High School?
Ruston Junior High School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ruston, LA. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruston Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruston Junior High School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruston Junior High School?
59.5% of students at Ruston Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruston Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ruston Junior High School is African American at 49.6% of enrollment, in Ruston, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruston Junior High School?
Ruston Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Ruston Junior High School rank among public schools in Ruston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruston Junior High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Ruston, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ruston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Besides Ruston Junior High School, Lincoln Parish also operates Ruston High School (1,212 students), Choudrant Elementary School (536 students), and Simsboro High School (532 students). See the Lincoln Parish district page for the complete list.