LaPlace Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025LaPlace, Louisiana 70068 · St. John the Baptist Parish
#515 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#23842 of 50,301 nationally
About LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace Elementary School 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 710 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 515th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 710.
There are 5 schools in LaPlace; LaPlace Elementary School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
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 LaPlace Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near LaPlace Elementary School
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 · 1.9 km away
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
754 students · 2.4 km away
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Public middle · Grades 5–8
318 students · 2.8 km away
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Laplace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
551 students · 3.2 km away
East St. John High School
Reserve · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students · 3.8 km away
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students · 5.0 km away
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Edgard · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
188 students · 8.2 km away
West St. John High School
Edgard · Public high · Grades 8–12
186 students · 9.3 km away
Norco Elementary School
Norco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 11 km away
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Garyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
305 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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705 students
Harry S Truman School
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
717 students
Levi Milton Elementary School
Walker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
702 students
Herndon Magnet School
Belcher · Public elementary · Grades K–8
701 students
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Youngsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students
Thomas Elementary School
Franklinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students
Frequently asked questions
Is LaPlace Elementary School a good school?
LaPlace Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #515 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 LaPlace Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
LaPlace Elementary School ranks #515 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #23842 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend LaPlace Elementary School?
LaPlace Elementary School had 710 students in 2025.
Is LaPlace Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
LaPlace Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near LaPlace Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of LaPlace Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.