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Lincoln Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
11
Schools
5,408
Students
$16,869
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
59.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
95.2%
Graduation Rate
+8.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lincoln Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,408 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,869 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Choudrant Elementary SchoolPK–06591
Cypress Springs Elementary School03–05385
Dubach SchoolPK–05149
Glen View Elementary SchoolKG–02487
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolKG–02397
Ruston Elementary School03–05341
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
I.A. Lewis School06–06280
Ruston Junior High School07–08558
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Choudrant High School07–12356
Ruston High School09–121,310
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Simsboro High SchoolPK–12554
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,869+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
53%
State
33.0%
Local (property tax)
52.6%
Federal
14.3%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,408
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.2%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.2% graduation rate — 8.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,869 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,408 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lincoln Parish?
The graduation rate is 95.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lincoln Parish spend per student?
Lincoln Parish spends $16,869 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lincoln Parish?
59% of students in Lincoln Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lincoln Parish?
No, Lincoln Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lincoln Parish serve?
Lincoln Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lincoln Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lincoln Parish is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.