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Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School

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Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks 301 st of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School in La Place, LA, serves 754 students from Pre-K through 8th grade within the St. John the Baptist Parish school district, and has achieved a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, climbing from the bottom quartile of Louisiana elementary schools to a 3-star rating in the 56th percentile statewide.

What truly sets Lake Pontchartrain Elementary apart is its exceptional support for specific student groups. The school ranks in the 81st percentile statewide for its effectiveness with African American students, earning a 4-star rating, and is a top-tier performer for English Language Learners, ranking in the 90th percentile (5-star) in 2023-2024. This level of performance far exceeds that of nearby schools like Emily C. Watkins Elementary and LaPlace Elementary School, which have seen stagnant or declining performance. While the district's top performer, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary, serves a less economically challenged population (63.55% free/reduced lunch vs. 78.51% at Lake Pontchartrain), Lake Pontchartrain's strong academic growth—with math proficiency rising from 49% to 67% and English Language Arts from 66% to 75% over four years—demonstrates effective, equitable interventions. The school also significantly outperforms other district peers like West St. John Elementary School (K-7) and Fifth Ward Elementary School, all of which rank in the bottom half of the state.

Chronic absenteeism, while still a challenge at 15.9%, has been cut nearly in half from a high of 27.7% in 2020-2021 and is notably lower than the district average (19.4%) and state average (22.5%). This improvement in attendance likely correlates with the school's academic gains. One area for future focus is Social Studies, where proficiency (52%) lags behind the state average (55%). Overall, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary tells a compelling story of sustained improvement, making it a standout choice for families in the La Place area, especially those seeking a school that excels in supporting diverse learners.

754

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,887

Per pupil spending ?

78.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068

(985) 652-2003

District: St. John the Baptist Parish

Students who attend Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School usually attend:

High:

East St. John High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.9%

Hispanic:

25.9%

White:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 24th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Louisiana median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg55%

Louisiana avg62%

Elementary school

301^st of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

172^nd of 452

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 40 pts since 2016

From bottom 22% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6Elementary Schools in the St. John the Baptist Parish

56^th of 116St. John the Baptist Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	301 of 690	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.6	304 of 666	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	348 of 675	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.0	462 of 730	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.3	538 of 727	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.2	586 of 729	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.6	593 of 731	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.8	567 of 728	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	49.0	421 of 739	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.0	566 of 742	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	41.1	504 of 792	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	21.9	655 of 777	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	36.4	542 of 772	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.3	426 of 764	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.7	501 of 766	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.0	472 of 736	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.1	535 of 738	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	21.3	625 of 743	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.8	609 of 725	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	104 of 548	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	101 of 501	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	156 of 509	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	275 of 570	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.0	348 of 562	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.0	369 of 564	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.4	364 of 559	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.5	226 of 547	58.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	66.8	14 of 82	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	9 of 86	89.5%	★★★★★
2023	68.7	23 of 97	76.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	283 of 679	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.9	276 of 633	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.6	376 of 635	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	472 of 705	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.8	544 of 701	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.0	525 of 705	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.2	535 of 684	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	96 of 266	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.0	56 of 207	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	53.4	80 of 189	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.0	125 of 233	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.6	138 of 220	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.5	167 of 202	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.6	177 of 190	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	44.9	103 of 168	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	63.2	253 of 685	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	273 of 661	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.3	339 of 674	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.0	501 of 723	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.5	533 of 724	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.0	593 of 719	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.4	570 of 697	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.3	463 of 682	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	292 of 682	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.0	275 of 641	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	313 of 651	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.8	446 of 713	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.9	481 of 712	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.2	561 of 704	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.4	591 of 696	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	83.0	31 of 296	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	31.9	219 of 307	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.0	331 of 333	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.7	172 of 452	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.9	193 of 447	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.0	228 of 449	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.1	254 of 465	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.1	338 of 460	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.9	340 of 459	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.1	235 of 449	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	241 of 411	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.7	259 of 437	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.2	339 of 435	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	40.6	315 of 482	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	20.8	389 of 470	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	31.0	336 of 457	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.5	282 of 442	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.1	269 of 412	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.1	245 of 408	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.0	242 of 425	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.2	274 of 413	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.0	297 of 396	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	71 of 344	79.4%	★★★★☆
2025	73.0	72 of 344	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	73.6	66 of 333	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	61.9	107 of 360	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	37.7	216 of 360	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.7	190 of 352	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.3	107 of 338	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.9	53 of 313	83.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	176 of 434	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.7	211 of 415	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.1	210 of 415	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.3	269 of 444	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.5	281 of 441	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.3	297 of 441	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.0	223 of 418	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	51 of 178	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	54.4	61 of 155	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	76 of 152	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	53 of 163	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	88 of 163	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	94 of 153	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	78.3	19 of 118	83.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	158 of 450	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	168 of 437	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	203 of 444	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.8	237 of 459	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.9	285 of 458	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.3	334 of 455	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.7	220 of 430	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.8	166 of 403	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	67.0	148 of 435	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.4	140 of 414	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.3	214 of 426	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.3	211 of 443	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	22.0	349 of 442	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.8	338 of 442	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.2	291 of 418	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Special Education (2023)90th percentile+53 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)83rd percentile+29 vs school

African American (2026)81st percentile+25 vs school

Hispanic (2026)64th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile~ school

Male (2026)57th percentile~ school

Middle school

African American (2026)79th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)66th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)59th percentile~ school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts75%+5 vs state

Mathematics67%+5 vs state

Social Studies52%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							LEAP English I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP English I End of Course	Total
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3328 Hwy 51	La Place	70068	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 652-2003	754	55	13.6	78.5%	20 (2.7%)	527 (69.9%)	195 (25.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	59.7	301^st of 690 public elementary schools	56.4%		59.6	304^th of 666 public elementary schools	54.4%	3	65.0	74.0	71.0	73.0	66.0	56.0	67.0	65.0	75.0	74.0		73.0	79.0	75.0	54.0	38.0	47.0	60.0	63.0	51.0	52.0		$17,887
LaPlace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	393 Greenwood Drive	La Place	70068	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 652-5552	710	49	14.4	86.5%	50 (7.0%)	515 (72.5%)	130 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	28	527^th of 690 public elementary schools	23.6%		30.2	490^th of 666 public elementary schools	26.4%	37	37.0	63.0	40.0	55.0	44.0	51.0	48.0	46.0	63.0	64.0	70.0	56.0	55.0	59.0	27.0	46.0	29.0	35.0	32.0	43.0	35.0		$17,640
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary	Public	K-8	182 West Fifth Street	La Place	70068	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 651-3700	428	30	14.0	63.6%	117 (27.3%)	253 (59.1%)	38 (8.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	73.4	201^st of 690 public elementary schools	70.9%		83.7	101^st of 666 public elementary schools	84.8%	100	82.0	84.0			78.0	84.0	81.0	76.0	73.0			86.0	81.0	81.0	55.0	56.0	63.0	69.0	65.0	71.0	63.0	94.0	$17,478
Emily C. Watkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	938 LA Highway 628	La Place	70068	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 652-1593	551	45	12.1	80.6%	79 (14.3%)	310 (56.3%)	136 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	19 (3.4%)	36.3	465^th of 690 public elementary schools	32.6%		38.9	423^rd of 666 public elementary schools	36.5%	42	34.0	50.0	52.0	66.0	72.0	42.0	52.0	37.0	58.0	66.0	82.0	72.0	63.0	62.0		45.0	50.0	45.0	67.0	56.0	45.0		$19,484
Fifth Ward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	158 Panther Drive	Reserve	70084	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 536-4221	306	26	11.8	86.9%	13 (4.2%)	238 (77.8%)	50 (16.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)																							$21,091
Norco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Fifth Street	Norco	70079	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 764-7079	501	55	9.0	38.5%	365 (72.9%)	60 (12.0%)	37 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)	89.4	59^th of 690 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.5	37^th of 666 public elementary schools	94.4%	22	88.0		92.0				93.0	82.0	91.0					88.0	60.0	80.0	83.0				73.0		$25,168
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)	Public	PK, KG-7	2555 La Hwy. 18	Edgard	70049	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 497-3347	188	24	7.9	88.8%	0 (0.0%)	187 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	46	390^th of 690 public elementary schools	43.5%		45.1	384^th of 666 public elementary schools	42.3%	6	56.0	48.0	61.0	79.0	59.0		59.0	64.0		56.0	71.0	73.0		59.0	57.0	22.0	40.0	64.0	37.0		40.0		$25,436
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School	Public	3-5	140 Plantation Road	Destrehan	70047	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 725-0123	381	36	10.6	41.7%	207 (54.3%)	103 (27.0%)	44 (11.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)	83.2	107^th of 690 public elementary schools	84.5%		85	91^st of 666 public elementary schools	86.3%	16	86.0	82.0	83.0				83.0	79.0	87.0					83.0	59.0	68.0	71.0				65.0		$23,046
New Sarpy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	130 Plantation Road	Destrehan	70047	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 764-1275	417	42	9.9	37.9%	222 (53.2%)	111 (26.6%)	63 (15.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)								(n/a)																							$24,109
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	240 Hwy 54	Garyville	70051	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 535-5400	305	32	9.6	84.3%	7 (2.3%)	243 (79.7%)	36 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	42.6	421^st of 690 public elementary schools	39.0%		34	468^th of 666 public elementary schools	29.7%	47	80.0	65.0	47.0	66.0	79.0	54.0	66.0	46.0	53.0			83.0	66.0	64.0	45.0	51.0	34.0	56.0	59.0	38.0	46.0		$22,974

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School

What district is Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School in?

St. John the Baptist Parish

How many students attend Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 754 students attended Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.

Is Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School a good school?

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks 301^st of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?

Students at Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School are 70% African American, 26% Hispanic, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : East St. John High School

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