How many students attend N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 300 students attended N.S.U. Elementary Lab School.

What is the racial makeup of N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?

Students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School are 70% White, 17% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Summary:

N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is a public elementary school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serving 296 students in grades PK-5 and consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 94% of 3rd graders and 99% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 64% for both the Natchitoches Parish and Louisiana state averages. In Social Studies, 85% of all grades at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School are proficient or better, significantly higher than the 50% for the parish and 49% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with 16.55% African American, 5.07% Hispanic, and 2.7% Asian students, is also noteworthy, especially when compared to the predominantly White student bodies at nearby schools like Natchitoches Magnet School.

N.S.U. Elementary Lab School's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, is impressive and indicates the school's ability to provide a quality education to all its students, regardless of their demographic characteristics. The school's affiliation with Northwestern State University, its focus on teacher training and development, and its ability to attract a diverse student body may contribute to its exceptional success, which sets it apart from other high-performing schools in the Natchitoches Parish district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

#1 Caldwell NSU Campus-W Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497

(318) 238-6385

District: Natchitoches Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,982

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.0%

African American:

16.7%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), African American (16.7%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Natchitoches Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is 16.9, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Natchitoches Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare N.S.U. Elementary Lab School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is $12,982, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Natchitoches Parish School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

N.S.U. Elementary Lab School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Natchitoches Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Natchitoches Parish 52^nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	88.87	45^th	725	93.8%
2008	80.24	124^th	743	83.3%
2009	91.97	22^nd	738	97.0%
2010	91.31	28^th	736	96.2%
2011	91.76	28^th	766	96.3%
2012	89.45	37^th	764	95.2%
2013	88.54	41^st	772	94.7%
2014	91.05	26^th	777	96.7%
2015	92.00	25^th	792	96.8%
2016	90.28	31^st	742	95.8%
2017	89.98	30^th	739	95.9%
2018	89.29	26^th	728	96.4%
2019	91.68	33^rd	731	95.5%
2021	93.82	25^th	729	96.6%
2022	88.31	62^nd	727	91.5%
2023	95.54	21^st	730	97.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	94.68	21^st	682	96.9%
2019	92.28	25^th	697	96.4%
2021	87.73	52^nd	719	92.8%
2022	90.27	36^th	724	95.0%
2023	97.33	15^th	723	97.9%
2024	91.07	38^th	674	94.4%

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Rank History for Female students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	93.26	21^st	684	96.9%
2021	93.18	22^nd	705	96.9%
2022	91.98	33^rd	701	95.3%
2023	95.78	18^th	705	97.4%

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Rank History for Male students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	85.66	76^th	696	89.1%
2021	83.61	99^th	704	85.9%
2022	82.10	109^th	712	84.7%
2023	89.82	49^th	713	93.1%
2024	95.32	14^th	651	97.8%

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Rank History for African American students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	93.56	26^th	547	95.2%
2019	95.42	19^th	559	96.6%

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Rank History for White students at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	83.18	53^rd	516	89.7%
2019	84.84	37^th	517	92.8%
2021	89.31	34^th	522	93.5%
2022	79.97	77^th	517	85.1%
2023	91.65	24^th	518	95.4%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	320	320
1990	194	124	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1991	208	110	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1992	207	109	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1993	207	107	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	320
1994	205	105	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	320
1995	207	96	9	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	320
1996	207	96	9	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	320
1997	207	93	12	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	320
1998	207	98	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	320
1999	205	97	4	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	320
2000	205	103	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	322
2001	209	94	3	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	319
2002	208	95	4	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	320
2003	208	95	4	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	320
2004	201	99	7	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	320
2005	219	78	7	9	7	n/a	n/a	0	320
2006	222	81	6	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	321
2007	218	67	6	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	306
2008	213	68	13	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	314
2009	209	61	8	9	9	n/a	n/a	0	296
2010	222	53	6	5	9	n/a	n/a	0	295
2011	226	48	7	6	6	1	3	0	297
2012	226	44	4	6	6	0	5	0	291
2013	228	45	3	7	5	0	7	0	295
2014	224	45	3	10	6	0	8	0	296
2015	221	38	4	15	7	0	9	0	294
2016	212	38	6	16	5	0	19	0	296
2017	208	43	5	15	8	0	15	0	294
2018	206	40	5	19	9	0	13	0	292
2019	209	37	1	20	7	0	17	0	291
2020	216	30	1	19	3	0	18	0	287
2021	211	37	2	18	3	0	17	0	288
2022	215	44	3	14	2	0	13	0	291
2023	209	49	8	15	3	0	12	0	296
2024	210	50	8	17	3	0	12	0	300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	320	18.0	17.7	52.2
1990	321	17.0	18.8	16.5
1991	320	18.0	17.7	13.8
1992	319	17.0	18.7	11.6
1993	320	19.0	16.8	53.1
1994	320	19.0	16.8	50.3
1995	320	20.0	16.0	14.4
1996	320	20.0	16.0	14.4
1997	320	20.0	16.0	12.2
1998	320	20.0	16.0	14.1
1999	320	21.0	15.2	22.2
2000	322	20.0	16.1	23.6
2001	319	19.0	16.8	21.3
2002	320	18.0	17.8	22.5
2003	320	18.0	17.8	22.5
2004	320	18.0	17.8	23.1
2005	320	16.0	20.0	24.1
2006	321	17.0	18.9	23.4
2007	306	12.0	25.5	16.3
2008	314	14.0	22.4	19.4
2009	296	17.0	17.4	18.9
2010	295	16.7	17.6	21.4
2011	297	15.9	18.6	20.2
2012	291	15.9	18.2	19.9
2013	295	16.0	18.4	15.9
2014	296	16.0	18.5	20.9
2015	294	17.0	17.2	18.7
2016	296	20.0	14.8	23.3
2017	294	16.2	18.0	20.1
2018	292	15.0	19.4	18.2
2019	291	14.0	20.7	16.2
2020	287	13.9	20.6	15
2021	288	14.0	20.5	22.6
2022	291	13.5	21.5	26.1
2023	296	14.0	21.1	33.8
2024	300	17.7	16.9	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	320	18.0	17.7	52.2
1990	321	17.0	18.8	16.5
1991	320	18.0	17.7	13.8
1992	319	17.0	18.7	11.6
1993	320	19.0	16.8	53.1
1994	320	19.0	16.8	50.3
1995	320	20.0	16.0	14.4
1996	320	20.0	16.0	14.4
1997	320	20.0	16.0	12.2
1998	320	20.0	16.0	14.1
1999	320	21.0	15.2	22.2
2000	322	20.0	16.1	23.6
2001	319	19.0	16.8	21.3
2002	320	18.0	17.8	22.5
2003	320	18.0	17.8	22.5
2004	320	18.0	17.8	23.1
2005	320	16.0	20.0	24.1
2006	321	17.0	18.9	23.4
2007	306	12.0	25.5	16.3
2008	314	14.0	22.4	19.4
2009	296	17.0	17.4	18.9
2010	295	16.7	17.6	21.4
2011	297	15.9	18.6	20.2
2012	291	15.9	18.2	19.9
2013	295	16.0	18.4	15.9
2014	296	16.0	18.5	20.9
2015	294	17.0	17.2	18.7
2016	296	20.0	14.8	23.3
2017	294	16.2	18.0	20.1
2018	292	15.0	19.4	18.2
2019	291	14.0	20.7	16.2
2020	287	13.9	20.6	15
2021	288	14.0	20.5	22.6
2022	291	13.5	21.5	26.1
2023	296	14.0	21.1	33.8
2024	300	17.7	16.9	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,605
2018	$11,160
2019	$11,318
2020	$11,429
2021	$13,237
2022	$12,982

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 21^st of 730 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Social Studies (N.S.U. Elementary Lab School)	79	85	6%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Natchitoches Parish)	38	47	9%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (N.S.U. Elementary Lab School)	87	88	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Natchitoches Parish)	50	61	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	69	3%
4th Grade Social Studies (N.S.U. Elementary Lab School)	81	78	3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Natchitoches Parish)	36	48	12%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	51
5th Grade Social Studies (N.S.U. Elementary Lab School)	94	76	18%
5th Grade Social Studies (Natchitoches Parish)	48	54	6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	291	296	1.7%
African American	37	49	32.4%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	1	8	700%
Hispanic	20	15	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	209	209
Two or More Races	17	12	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.2%	33.8%	17.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School	Public	PK, KG-5	#1 Caldwell NSU Campus-W Easto	Natchitoches	71497	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 238-6385	300	18	16.9	31.3%	210 (70.0%)	50 (16.7%)	17 (5.7%)	8 (2.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)								(n/a)							93.0	92.0		99.0					$12,982
M.R. Weaver Elementary School	Public	3-4	520 St.Maurice Lane	Natchitoches	71457	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 352-3623	378	35	10.9	97.1%	34 (9.0%)	316 (83.6%)	17 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	37.9	449^th of 675 public elementary schools	33.5%		15.2	653^rd of 730 public elementary schools	10.5%	204	57.0	49.0					53.0	64.0	54.0					59.0	$14,812
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-2	1500 Gold Street	Natchitoches	71457	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 352-2369	731	52	14.0	90.3%	82 (11.2%)	587 (80.3%)	37 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.9%)								(n/a)															$14,114
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	132 Cherry Street	Provencal	71468	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 472-6174	497	42	11.7	89.3%	355 (71.4%)	106 (21.3%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	81.5	119^th of 675 public elementary schools	82.4%		78.4	154^th of 730 public elementary schools	78.9%	35			64.0	73.0	72.0	68.0	75.0		90.0		93.0	79.0	82.0	87.0	$13,650
Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-6	1439 Highway 71	Campti	71411	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 476-4616	295	26	11.3	87.1%	131 (44.4%)	145 (49.2%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	44.4	401^st of 675 public elementary schools	40.6%		42.2	446^th of 730 public elementary schools	38.9%	45	49.0	41.0	42.0	58.0			47.0	78.0	72.0	58.0	70.0			69.0	$17,055
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	10800 Hwy. 120	Marthaville	71450	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 472-6141	226	26	8.7	90.7%	179 (79.2%)	17 (7.5%)	10 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	92.5	31^st of 675 public elementary schools	95.4%		81.7	125^th of 730 public elementary schools	82.9%	94	89.0	92.0	82.0	91.0	87.0	92.0	89.0	94.0		87.0		84.0	95.0	88.0	$17,149
Verda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2580 Highway 122	Montgomery	71454	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 646-3146	237	21	11.2	75.9%	195 (82.3%)	25 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	53.2	343^rd of 675 public elementary schools	49.2%		49.8	384^th of 730 public elementary schools	47.4%	41	51.0	60.0	78.0				61.0	62.0	66.0	67.0				65.0	$14,821

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Impact of COVID-19 on N.S.U. Elementary Lab School

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Schools Near N.S.U. Elementary Lab School