- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laplace, LA
East St. John Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for East St. John Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220153001495
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East St. John Preparatory Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Laplace · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East St. John Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East St. John Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laplace, LA.
School address
District: St. John the Baptist Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220153001495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
East St. John Preparatory Academy shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 220153001495 · Laplace, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.1:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East St. John High School (1,293 students)
East St. John Preparatory Academy shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
East St. John Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East St. John
East St. John High School
1,293 students
- Lake Pontchart
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
754 students
- Laplace Elemen
Laplace Elementary School
710 students
- Emily C. Watki
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
551 students
- John L. Ory Co 428
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
428 students
- This school 318
East St. John Preparatory Academy
318 students
What this shows East St. John Preparatory Academy reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How East St. John Preparatory Academy compares
East St. John Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 0% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,438
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, East St. John Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. John the Baptist Parish reports $19,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East St. John Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laplace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East St. John Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about East St. John Preparatory Academy
How many students attend East St. John Preparatory Academy?
East St. John Preparatory Academy has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laplace, LA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East St. John Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East St. John Preparatory Academy is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East St. John Preparatory Academy?
62.8% of students at East St. John Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East St. John Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at East St. John Preparatory Academy is African American at 81.8% of enrollment, in Laplace, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East St. John Preparatory Academy?
East St. John Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East St. John Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Laplace?
By Resource Investment Index, East St. John Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laplace, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laplace on the city page.
What other schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
Besides East St. John Preparatory Academy, St. John the Baptist Parish also operates East St. John High School (1,293 students), Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (754 students), and Laplace Elementary School (710 students). See the St. John the Baptist Parish district page for the complete list.