- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laplace, LA
Laplace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laplace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220153001493
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laplace Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Laplace · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Laplace Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laplace Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Laplace, LA.
School address
District: St. John the Baptist Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220153001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Laplace Elementary School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 220153001493 · Laplace, LA Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 15.8:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East St. John High School (1,293 students)
Laplace Elementary School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Laplace 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
- Lake Pontchart
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
754 students
- This school
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 Laplace Elementary School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laplace Elementary School compares
Laplace Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 38% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
White 7.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Laplace 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 Laplace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East St. John Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laplace Elementary School'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
- 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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laplace Elementary School
How many students attend Laplace Elementary School?
Laplace Elementary School has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laplace, LA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laplace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laplace Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Laplace Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Laplace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laplace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laplace Elementary School is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Laplace, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laplace Elementary School?
Laplace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Laplace Elementary School rank among public schools in Laplace?
By Resource Investment Index, Laplace Elementary School ranks #3 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 Laplace Elementary School, St. John the Baptist Parish also operates East St. John High School (1,293 students), Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (754 students), and Emily C. Watkins Elementary (551 students). See the St. John the Baptist Parish district page for the complete list.