For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 473 students in 71497, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71497, LA are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and N.s.u. Middle Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71497 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71497, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71497, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71497, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71497, LA include N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and N.s.u. Middle Lab School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71497?
2 public elementary schools are located in 71497.
What is the racial composition of students in 71497?
71497 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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