EMILY C. WATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Emily C. Watkins Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district, located in Laplace, LA with about 502 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Emily C. Watkins Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Emily C. Watkins Elementary, located in LaPlace, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in St. John the Baptist Parish. As a foundational part of the local educational landscape, the school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and social development. It serves a diverse student population and focuses on preparing young learners for the rigors of middle school and beyond by emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is deeply integrated into the LaPlace community, often acting as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District, Emily C. Watkins Elementary focuses on implementing rigorous curriculum standards while providing supportive resources to ensure student success. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities and community involvement, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the needs of its students in a nurturing and structured environment.

For more information, contact Emily C. Watkins Elementary at (985) 652-1593 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.