Enrollment
299
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Southern University Laboratory Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220002302402
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks #7 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: Southern University Lab School · Louisiana
NCES ID 220002302402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
What stands out at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 299 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.8% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (36%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Southern University Lab School spends $6,567 per pupil, 60% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Southern University Lab School, also runs Southern University Lab School (478 students).
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 Southern University Laboratory Virtual School compares
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$6,567
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 1.0 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
African American 51.5%
White 35.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern University Lab School, which includes Southern University Laboratory Virtual School.
$6,567
Per student
-60%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 68.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 Southern University Laboratory Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Lab School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Southern University Laboratory Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,239 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
How many students attend Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
64.8% of students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is African American at 51.5% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southern University Laboratory Virtual School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks #7 of 59 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 schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
Is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School a good school?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Southern University Lab School?
Besides Southern University Laboratory Virtual School, Southern University Lab School also operates Southern University Lab School (478 students). See the Southern University Lab School district page for the complete list.
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