Enrollment
428
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Laplace, Louisiana, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.4% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Louisiana average.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding St. John the Baptist Parish spends $19,773 per pupil, 21% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
St. John the Baptist Parish also operates East St. John High School (1,293 students) and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (754 students) alongside John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary compares
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. John the Baptist Parish, which includes John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary.
$19,773
Per student
+21%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 23.5%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary a good school?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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