Emily C. Watkins Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laplace, Louisiana 70068 · St. John the Baptist Parish
#370 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#15981 of 50,301 nationally
About Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is a public elementary located in Laplace, in the St. John the Baptist Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 551 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 370th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 551.
There are 5 schools in Laplace; Emily C. Watkins Elementary ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Emily C. Watkins Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades K–8
428 students · 1.4 km away
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
754 students · 3.0 km away
LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
710 students · 3.2 km away
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Public middle · Grades 5–8
318 students · 4.5 km away
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students · 5.3 km away
East St. John High School
Reserve · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students · 5.8 km away
Norco Elementary School
Norco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 7.5 km away
West St. John High School
Edgard · Public high · Grades 8–12
186 students · 8.5 km away
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Edgard · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
188 students · 8.7 km away
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
Destrehan · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
381 students · 13 km away
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Independence Leadership Academy
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Lexington Elementary School
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Teche Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emily C. Watkins Elementary a good school?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 63.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #370 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Emily C. Watkins Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary ranks #370 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #15981 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary had 551 students in 2025.
Is Emily C. Watkins Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emily C. Watkins Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.