N.S.U. Elementary Lab School vs N.S.U. Middle Lab School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
Natchitoches · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
N.S.U. Middle Lab School
Natchitoches · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
| Measure | N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Natchitoches, Louisiana | N.S.U. Middle Lab School Natchitoches, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 697 | #18 of 218 |
| National rank | #3184 of 50,301 | #853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 290 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Natchitoches | Natchitoches |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.4 vs 84.3).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •N.S.U. Middle Lab School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 43.3%).
- •N.S.U. Middle Lab School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.1).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 178.
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 N.S.U. Elementary Lab School better than N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are N.S.U. Elementary Lab School and N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Natchitoches and Natchitoches in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School: 290. N.S.U. Middle Lab School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do N.S.U. Elementary Lab School and N.S.U. Middle Lab School rank in Louisiana?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is 51st of 697 and N.S.U. Middle Lab School is 18th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).