- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Natchitoches, LA
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
Federal NCES profile for N.S.U. Elementary Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220114000836
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N.S.U. Elementary Lab School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220114000836 · Natchitoches, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 20.7:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students)
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natchitoches C
Natchitoches Central High School
1,188 students
- L.P. Vaughn El
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
687 students
- Provencal Elem 444
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
444 students
- Natchitoches M 420
Natchitoches Magnet School
420 students
- East Natchitoc 383
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
383 students
- This school 290
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
290 students
What this shows N.S.U. Elementary Lab School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How N.S.U. Elementary Lab School compares
N.S.U. Elementary Lab 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 52% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,838
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natchitoches Parish reports $15,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N.S.U. Elementary Lab School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Natchitoches
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Natchitoches Magnet School
Standard public school
420 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
Alternative education program
37 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
How many students attend N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Natchitoches, LA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is 20.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?
30.1% of students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?
The largest demographic group at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab 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 N.S.U. Elementary Lab School rank among schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, N.S.U. Elementary Lab School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Natchitoches, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Natchitoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Besides N.S.U. Elementary Lab School, Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students), and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.