Serving 291 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (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
School Overview
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
15%
42%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 #29 out of 1,237 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 Natchitoches Magnet School, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
291 students attend N.s.u. Elementary Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of N.s.u. Elementary Lab School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does N.s.u. Elementary Lab School offer ?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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