Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-8, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 95%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)95%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥99%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
26%
42%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
46%
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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
396 students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. E. Phillips Laboratory School offer ?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School part of?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is part of A.E. Phillips Laboratory School District.
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