N.S.U. Elementary Lab School vs Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 15 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
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Provencal · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
| Measure | N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Natchitoches, Louisiana | Provencal Elementary & Junior High School Provencal, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 697 | #342 of 697 |
| National rank | #3184 of 50,301 | #14482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 290 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 65% |
| city | Natchitoches | Provencal |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 65.5).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 65%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 89.2%).
- •Provencal Elementary & Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.1).
- •Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is the larger school with 444 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 N.S.U. Elementary Lab School better than Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), N.S.U. Elementary Lab School ranks higher (83.4 vs 65.5 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 N.S.U. Elementary Lab School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Natchitoches and Provencal in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School: 290. Provencal Elementary & Junior High School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do N.S.U. Elementary Lab School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is 51st of 697 and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is 342nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).