- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 220002302402 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 64.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern University Lab School (478 students)
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
How Southern University Laboratory Virtual School compares
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$6,788
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 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.
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
District finance for Southern University Lab School reports $6,788 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 47.
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.