Mayfair Laboratory School

School Overview
Mayfair Laboratory School, located on Hyacinth Avenue in Baton Rouge, operates as a unique partnership between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana State University (LSU). Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a "laboratory" environment designed to bridge educational research with classroom practice. Because of its affiliation with LSU, the school often serves as a site for teacher training, curriculum development, and the implementation of innovative pedagogical strategies, aiming to model high-quality instructional techniques for the broader educational community.

Academically, Mayfair is highly regarded for its rigorous standards and competitive admissions process. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, fostering a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. By integrating university resources and research-based methods into daily instruction, Mayfair Laboratory School provides a distinct educational experience that prioritizes student engagement, critical thinking, and professional collaboration among faculty.
495
Total Students
44.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mayfair Laboratory School
Demographic Student Count
White279
Hispanic33
Black115
Asian38
Two or More23
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    279 (56.4 %)
  • Black
    115 (23.2 %)
  • Asian
    38 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone: (225)761-7849
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 60
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mayfair Laboratory School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten50
Grade 159
Grade 251
Grade 358
Grade 451
Grade 553
Grade 660
Grade 752
Grade 861
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mayfair Laboratory School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21543.4%
Male28056.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)