A. E. Phillips Laboratory School serves 436 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 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1% in LA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School's student population of 436 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
72%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
436 students attend A. E. Phillips Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of A. E. Phillips Laboratory School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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