Howard School

Howard School is an active public education agency situated at 904 Deville Lane in Ruston, Louisiana. Nestled within a distant town setting in the Ruston metropolitan region, this traditional, non-charter district operates a single school serving students from 2nd through 12th grade. As an operational local education agency, the district offers an accessible learning environment structured to accommodate students across both elementary and secondary grade levels within the surrounding community.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, Howard School maintains a close-knit enrollment of 75 students, primarily spanning the upper elementary, middle, and high school grades. The student body reflects a balanced demographic mix—comprising 38 Black, 33 White, 3 multiracial, and 1 Hispanic student, with 41 female and 34 male students—creating a cohesive and personal educational atmosphere. To support learning and student development, the district maintains a full-time equivalent staff of 12.4 professionals, which includes 6.4 classroom teachers, 2 instructional aides, and 4 support staff members. This favorable staffing ratio allows for tailored instruction and direct academic guidance, making it a supportive environment for students and a valuable subject of study for education researchers tracking small-district dynamics.