Enrollment
257
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeastern La University Lab School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeastern La University Lab School
Southeastern La University Lab School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hammond, Louisiana, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Louisiana schools and 39% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hammond's public schools, it stands alongside Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students): Southeastern La University Lab School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 17.4:1).
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Southeastern La University Lab School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southeastern La University Lab School compares
Southeastern La University Lab School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Southeastern La University Lab School.
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
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.
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
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southeastern La University Lab School a good school?
Southeastern La University Lab School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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