Enrollment
1,463
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220002201922
Lsu Laboratory School — Baton Rouge, LA
Federal NCES profile for Lsu Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 99
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lsu Laboratory School · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lsu Laboratory School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lsu Laboratory School reports 1,463 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 124.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 488 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lsu Laboratory School spends $11,401 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.3% from local sources (property taxes), 45.9% from the state, and 2.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lsu Laboratory School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,401
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 488 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,463 Top 97% in Louisiana — larger than 3% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 124.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 220002201922
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 488:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.4%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lsu Laboratory School, which includes Lsu Laboratory School.
$11,401
Per student
-36%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 2.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Lsu Laboratory School
How many students attend Lsu Laboratory School?
Lsu Laboratory School has 1,463 students enrolled. It is a other school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lsu Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lsu Laboratory School is 12.1:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lsu Laboratory School?
The largest demographic group at Lsu Laboratory School is White at 71.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lsu Laboratory School?
Lsu Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.