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A. E. Phillips Laboratory School (2026 Ranking) - Ruston, LA

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 94% (Top 1% in LA)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School's student population of 412 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
94%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
19%
42%
White
74%
41%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are A. E. Phillips Laboratory School often compared to?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Choudrant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
412 students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does A. E. Phillips Laboratory School offer ?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School part of?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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