At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 492
125
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
9%-56.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
41.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Howard School is a public other serving grades 2–12 in Ruston, Louisiana. The school enrolls 125 students. It is part of the Howard School district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Louisiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
9% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 66% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
41.7:1 — larger classes than typical
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span2–12
DistrictHoward School
County22061
CityRuston
ZIP71270
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID220015101195
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment125
White55.1%
Hispanic / Latino1.5%
Black / African American36.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
55.1%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
36.0%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.