At a glance
Reported students
299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana other enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 107 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
388.5
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School: 299 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Baton Rouge. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Southern University Lab School. NCES reports 299 students for 2024–25.
Among 107 combined / other schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (51.5%) and White (35.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.8%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black51.5%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Southern University Lab School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Lab School Other · Southern University Lab School | PK–12 | 478 | under 0.1 mi |
| Helix Aviation Academy Other · Charter · East Baton Rouge Parish | KG–10 | 383 | 2.8 mi |
| EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy Other · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–12 | 193 | 4.2 mi |
| EBR Virtual Academy Other · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–12 | 169 | 5.8 mi |
| Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy Other · Charter · Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy | KG–12 | 2,239 | 5.9 mi |
| LSU Laboratory School Other · LSU Laboratory School | KG–12 | 1,463 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
What grades does Southern University Laboratory Virtual School serve?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Southern University Lab School.
How many students attend Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School reported 299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 107 Louisiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 378 students.
Is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Southern University Lab School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southern University Laboratory Virtual School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School in?
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is part of Southern University Lab School, based in Baton Rouge, LA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southern University Lab School (under 0.1 mi), Helix Aviation Academy (2.8 mi), EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.