- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Natchitoches, LA
N.S.U. Middle Lab School
Federal NCES profile for N.S.U. Middle Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220114000838
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N.S.U. Middle Lab School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
N.S.U. Middle Lab School has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N.S.U. Middle Lab School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
N.S.U. Middle Lab School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220114000838 · Natchitoches, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 22.3:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students)
N.S.U. Middle Lab School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
N.S.U. Middle 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 178
N.S.U. Middle Lab School
178 students
What this shows N.S.U. Middle Lab School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How N.S.U. Middle Lab School compares
N.S.U. Middle 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,838
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, N.S.U. Middle 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. Middle 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. Middle 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 middle schools in Natchitoches
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about N.S.U. Middle Lab School
How many students attend N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
N.S.U. Middle Lab School has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Natchitoches, LA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at N.S.U. Middle Lab School is 22.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
33.1% of students at N.S.U. Middle 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. Middle Lab School?
The largest demographic group at N.S.U. Middle Lab School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
N.S.U. Middle Lab School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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. Middle Lab School rank among public schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, N.S.U. Middle Lab School ranks #4 of 10 public 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 public schools in Natchitoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Besides N.S.U. Middle 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.