Excellent
#78 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 6% in state
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
Elementary School · Natchitoches Parish · Natchitoches, LA
A Natchitoches Parish elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
#1 Caldwell NSU Campus-W EastonBldg, Natchitoches, LA 71497
- Math 83% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at N.s.u. Elementary Lab School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where N.s.u. Elementary Lab School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,300/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Natchitoches), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$2,499
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
3.6%
Poverty rate
95.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71497; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.r. Weaver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–4 | 1.4 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Oasis of Love Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Natchitoches Parish
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is listed in Natchitoches Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is a public elementary school in Natchitoches, LA, part of Natchitoches Parish, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
What grades does N.s.u. Elementary Lab School serve?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does N.s.u. Elementary Lab School rank in LA?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School ranks #78 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is N.s.u. Elementary Lab School's MySchoolScout rating?
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is N.s.u. Elementary Lab School a charter school?
No, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is N.s.u. Elementary Lab School a Title I school?
No, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for N.s.u. Elementary Lab School?
31.3% of students at N.s.u. Elementary Lab School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (318) 238-6385
- Area population (ZIP 71497)
- 1,729
- Area median age
- 19.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71497; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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