SOUTHEASTERN LA UNIVERSITY LAB SCHOOL

Southeastern LA University Lab School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Hammond, LA with about 210 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Southeastern LA University Lab School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) Laboratory School, located in Hammond, Louisiana, is a unique K-8 educational institution that operates as a direct partner with the university’s College of Education. Because it functions as a "lab school," its primary mission is twofold: to provide a high-quality, research-based learning environment for its students and to serve as a clinical training ground for Southeastern’s teacher education candidates. This symbiotic relationship allows the school to implement innovative pedagogical practices and integrate the latest educational research into the classroom under the guidance of university faculty and highly experienced mentor teachers.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and its commitment to a challenging, inquiry-based curriculum that prepares students for academic success. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the Lab School emphasizes holistic student development, blending rigorous core academics with diverse extracurricular opportunities. For university students, the school provides an invaluable "living laboratory" where they can observe, practice, and refine their teaching strategies in real-time, ensuring that the school remains at the forefront of educational methodology in the region.

For more information, contact Southeastern LA University Lab School at (985) 549-2185 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.