- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baton Rouge, LA
Mayfair Laboratory School
Federal NCES profile for Mayfair Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220054002353
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfair Laboratory School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfair Laboratory School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfair Laboratory School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mayfair Laboratory School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 220054002353 · Baton Rouge, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 10.9:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Mayfair Laboratory School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mayfair Laboratory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school 480
Mayfair Laboratory School
480 students
What this shows Mayfair Laboratory School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayfair Laboratory School compares
Mayfair Laboratory School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 64% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 20.6%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Mayfair Laboratory School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayfair Laboratory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfair Laboratory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Standard public school
888 students
Geo Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Geo Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge
Standard public school
686 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Inspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
658 students 82.3:1 students per teacher
Idea University Prep
Standard public school
639 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Tanglewood Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayfair Laboratory School
How many students attend Mayfair Laboratory School?
Mayfair Laboratory School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfair Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfair Laboratory School is 10.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayfair Laboratory School?
22.2% of students at Mayfair Laboratory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfair Laboratory School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfair Laboratory School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfair Laboratory School?
Mayfair Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mayfair Laboratory School rank among elementary schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfair Laboratory School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Mayfair Laboratory School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.