Enrollment
754
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laplace, LA
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220153002004
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Laplace · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Laplace, LA.
School address
District: St. John the Baptist Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220153002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Laplace, Louisiana, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.2% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St. John the Baptist Parish spends $19,773 per pupil, 21% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Laplace's public schools, it stands alongside Emily C. Watkins Elementary (551 students): Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16.2:1).
St. John the Baptist Parish also operates East St. John High School (1,293 students) and Laplace Elementary School (710 students) alongside Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
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 Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School compares
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 55% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
23
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 2.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
$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 Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laplace Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East St. John Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Laplace
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~754 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School has 754 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laplace, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is African American at 69.9% of enrollment, in Laplace, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School rank among public schools in Laplace?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks #2 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 Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School a good school?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School earns 51/100 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 Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School, St. John the Baptist Parish also operates East St. John High School (1,293 students), Laplace Elementary School (710 students), and Emily C. Watkins Elementary (551 students). See the St. John the Baptist Parish district page for the complete list.
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