- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simsboro, LA
Simsboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Simsboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220099000753
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simsboro High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 532
- students enrolled
Simsboro High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220099000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Simsboro High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 220099000753 · Simsboro, LA Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 14.4:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruston High School (1,212 students)
Simsboro High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Simsboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruston High Sc
Ruston High School
1,212 students
- Ruston Junior
Ruston Junior High School
585 students
- Choudrant Elem
Choudrant Elementary School
536 students
- This school
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 Simsboro High School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simsboro High School compares
Simsboro 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.0%
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Simsboro 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 Simsboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruston Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choudrant Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Choudrant High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simsboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- 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
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simsboro High School
How many students attend Simsboro High School?
Simsboro High School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simsboro, LA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simsboro High School is 14.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 Simsboro High School?
70.4% of students at Simsboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simsboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Simsboro High School is African American at 41.0% of enrollment, in Simsboro, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simsboro High School?
Simsboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Besides Simsboro High School, Lincoln Parish also operates Ruston High School (1,212 students), Ruston Junior High School (585 students), and Choudrant Elementary School (536 students). See the Lincoln Parish district page for the complete list.