Southern University Lab School

District Overview
Located at 129 Swan Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Southern University Lab School operates as an active, specialized public education agency serving the broader Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Situated in a midsize city setting, this non-charter district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Operating across two school facilities, the district currently educates a vibrant student body of 777 learners, providing a continuous academic pathway that guides children through early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school education within a single, cohesive community environment.

To foster academic success and personal growth, the district maintains a robust staff of nearly 85 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes approximately 64 classroom teachers supported by instructional aides and 20 dedicated administrative and support staff members. With an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 12 to 1, Southern University Lab School offers an attentive, personalized learning environment for its 377 female and 400 male students. For parents exploring comprehensive educational options and researchers studying university-affiliated public school models, the district represents a well-supported urban institution focused on academic continuity and student achievement.
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Total Schools
777
Total Students
63.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern University Lab School
Demographic Student Count
White108
Hispanic18
Black622
Asian6
Two or More21
American Indian2
  • Black
    622 (80.1%)
  • White
    108 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Southern University Lab School
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Other local education agency
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:777*
Teachers (FTE):63.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:12.2
Schools in Southern University Lab School
Found 2 Schools