M.R. Weaver Elementary School vs N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
Natchitoches · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
379 students
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
Natchitoches · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | M.R. Weaver Elementary School Natchitoches, Louisiana | N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Natchitoches, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #673 of 697 | #51 of 697 |
| National rank | #39207 of 50,301 | #3184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 92% |
| city | Natchitoches | Natchitoches |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 29.0).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 34%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 97.1%).
- •M.R. Weaver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •M.R. Weaver Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 290.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is M.R. Weaver Elementary School better than N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?
On the Success Index (US), N.S.U. Elementary Lab School ranks higher (83.4 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are M.R. Weaver Elementary School and N.S.U. Elementary Lab School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Natchitoches and Natchitoches in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M.R. Weaver Elementary School: 379. N.S.U. Elementary Lab School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M.R. Weaver Elementary School and N.S.U. Elementary Lab School rank in Louisiana?
M.R. Weaver Elementary School is 673rd of 697 and N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is 51st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).