Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, N.s.u. Elementary Lab 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N.s.u. Elementary Lab School's ranking?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is ranked #30 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School often compared to?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M.r. Weaver Elementary School, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
290 students attend N.s.u. Elementary Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of N.s.u. Elementary Lab School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does N.s.u. Elementary Lab School offer ?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is N.s.u. Elementary Lab School part of?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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