- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, LA
Southeastern La University Lab School
Federal NCES profile for Southeastern La University Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001322
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeastern La University Lab School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeastern La University Lab School has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern La University Lab School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hammond, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Southeastern La University Lab School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220168001322 · Hammond, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 23.4:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Southeastern La University Lab School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Southeastern La University Lab School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 257
Southeastern La University Lab School
257 students
What this shows Southeastern La University Lab School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeastern La University Lab School compares
Southeastern La University 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 77% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Southeastern La University Lab School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeastern La University Lab School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeastern La University Lab School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Hammond
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeastern La University Lab School
How many students attend Southeastern La University Lab School?
Southeastern La University Lab School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, LA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern La University Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern La University Lab School is 23.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeastern La University Lab School?
14.1% of students at Southeastern La University Lab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeastern La University Lab School?
The largest demographic group at Southeastern La University Lab School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Hammond, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeastern La University Lab School?
Southeastern La University Lab School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Southeastern La University Lab School rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern La University Lab School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hammond, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hammond on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Southeastern La University Lab School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.