East St. John Preparatory Academy vs Emily C. Watkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Public middle · Grades 5–8
318 students
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Laplace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
551 students
| Measure | East St. John Preparatory Academy LaPlace, Louisiana | Emily C. Watkins Elementary Laplace, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 218 | #370 of 697 |
| National rank | #9005 of 15,369 | #15981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 318 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | LaPlace | Laplace |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 43.7).
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 85.2%).
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 318.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East St. John Preparatory Academy better than Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emily C. Watkins Elementary ranks higher (63.2 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East St. John Preparatory Academy and Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between LaPlace and Laplace in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St. John Preparatory Academy: 318. Emily C. Watkins Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St. John Preparatory Academy and Emily C. Watkins Elementary rank in Louisiana?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is 189th of 218 and Emily C. Watkins Elementary is 370th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).