N.S.U. Elementary Lab School vs St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 249 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
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
Greensburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
291 students
| Measure | N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Natchitoches, Louisiana | St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Greensburg, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 697 | #691 of 697 |
| National rank | #3184 of 50,301 | #44627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 290 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 20% |
| city | Natchitoches | Greensburg |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 20.4).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 20%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 35%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 99.7%).
- •St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is the larger school with 291 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 St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (US), N.S.U. Elementary Lab School ranks higher (83.4 vs 20.4 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 St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Natchitoches and Greensburg in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School: 290. St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do N.S.U. Elementary Lab School and St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy rank in Louisiana?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is 51st of 697 and St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is 691st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).