N.S.U. ELEMENTARY LAB SCHOOL
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is a public elementary school that is part of the Natchitoches Parish school district, located in Natchitoches, LA with about 292 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, N.S.U. Elementary Lab School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The **NSU Elementary Lab School**, located on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is a unique educational institution that functions as a demonstration and laboratory school. Because it is affiliated with the university’s College of Education, the school serves as a primary training ground for pre-service teachers. This environment allows university students to observe best practices, participate in student teaching, and engage in educational research, ensuring that the elementary students benefit from the most current pedagogical methods and a high ratio of educators in the classroom.
The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and its close-knit, community-focused atmosphere. By integrating research-based instructional strategies with a supportive environment, the Lab School emphasizes holistic student development, blending traditional core academics with opportunities for innovation. Because of its prestige and its status as a model for excellence in the region, the school maintains a competitive enrollment process and is considered a flagship institution for primary education in Natchitoches Parish.
For more information, contact N.S.U. Elementary Lab School at (318) 357-6973 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6973
N.S.U. ELEMENTARY LAB SCHOOL is a public school in Natchitoches, LA with about 292 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Natchitoches Parish
- Total Students:
- 292
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 292 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending N.S.U. ELEMENTARY LAB SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.5%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.