Serving 300 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 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- 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 300 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
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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 0.48, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
16%
41%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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 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?
300 students attend N.s.u. Elementary Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% 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, 3% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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