- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laplace, LA
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220153000427
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Laplace · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Laplace, LA.
School address
District: St. John the Baptist Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220153000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 220153000427 · Laplace, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.8:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: East St. John High School (1,293 students)
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary 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
- This school 428
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
428 students
- East St. John 318
East St. John Preparatory Academy
318 students
What this shows John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary compares
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 53% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is more 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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laplace Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East St. John Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary'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
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
How many students attend John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laplace, LA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
29.4% of students at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Laplace, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary rank among public schools in Laplace?
By Resource Investment Index, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary ranks #1 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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary, 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.