R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

R.K. Smith Middle School is a rural public school in Luling, Louisiana that is part of St Charles Parish Public School District. It serves 303 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.2:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

303 Students

27 Teachers

281 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy

Luling, LA 70070 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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R.K. Smith Middle School Demographics

94%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

72%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

R.K. Smith Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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