East St. John Preparatory Academy vs LaPlace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.8 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
LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
710 students
| Measure | East St. John Preparatory Academy LaPlace, Louisiana | LaPlace Elementary School LaPlace, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 218 | #515 of 697 |
| National rank | #9005 of 15,369 | #23842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 318 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| city | LaPlace | LaPlace |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaPlace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 43.7).
- •LaPlace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •LaPlace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •East St. John Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 86.5%).
- •LaPlace Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •LaPlace Elementary School is the larger school with 710 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 LaPlace Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), LaPlace Elementary School ranks higher (51.9 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 LaPlace Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between LaPlace and LaPlace in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St. John Preparatory Academy: 318. LaPlace Elementary School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St. John Preparatory Academy and LaPlace Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is 189th of 218 and LaPlace Elementary School is 515th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).