Emily C. Watkins Elementary vs John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Laplace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
551 students
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
| Measure | Emily C. Watkins Elementary Laplace, Louisiana | John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary LaPlace, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #370 of 697 | #173 of 697 |
| National rank | #15981 of 50,301 | #7260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 551 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| city | Laplace | LaPlace |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 63.2).
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 80.6%).
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Emily C. Watkins Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 428.
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 Emily C. Watkins Elementary better than John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 63.2 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 Emily C. Watkins Elementary and John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Laplace and LaPlace in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary: 551. John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emily C. Watkins Elementary and John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is 370th of 697 and John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is 173rd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).