Yes, they work on a student desk. There will be a marginal sway in the resulting table, but for most teachers, it works perfectly for them.

However, the best solution for teachers who want to create a standing desk for students is to use a smaller folding table, 5’ or 6’ with a Bent Leg design by going to our Choose Your Risers listing and selecting Bent Leg folding tables and either our Counter Height (approximately 36") or our Bar Height (approximately 42") options depending on the height of the student(s). This creates a standing desk station in the classroom, possibly even accommodating two students with one table. Thank you for choosing Lift Your Table® for your classroom!

Here's an example of what a Bent Leg folding table looks like: