- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School grew from 754 students in 2022-23 to 802 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 220153002004 · Laplace, LA Other · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 18:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East St. John High School (1,293 students)
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School grew from 754 students in 2022-23 to 802 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East St. John
East St. John High School
1,293 students
- This school
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
- East St. John 318
East St. John Preparatory Academy
318 students
What this shows Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School compares
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,438
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~754 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.