LaPlace Elementary School
787 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
LaPlace Elementary School, located at 393 Greenwood Drive in LaPlace, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the faculty aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on the specific developmental needs of children in the LaPlace community.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the local social landscape, acting as a hub for student engagement and community involvement. LaPlace Elementary typically promotes a culture of collaboration, encouraging parental participation and community support to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both personally and academically.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the local social landscape, acting as a hub for student engagement and community involvement. LaPlace Elementary typically promotes a culture of collaboration, encouraging parental participation and community support to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both personally and academically.
787
Total Students
45.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic | 122 |
| Black | 579 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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Black579 (73.6 %)
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Hispanic122 (15.5 %)
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White68 (8.6 %)
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Two or More14 (1.8 %)
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Asian4 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | St. John the Baptist Parish |
| Phone: | (985)652-5552 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 787 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 582 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 32 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
85
Grade 1
74
Grade 2
81
Grade 3
80
Grade 4
88
Grade 5
82
Grade 6
97
Grade 7
89
Grade 8
93
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 85 |
| Grade 1 | 74 |
| Grade 2 | 81 |
| Grade 3 | 80 |
| Grade 4 | 88 |
| Grade 5 | 82 |
| Grade 6 | 97 |
| Grade 7 | 89 |
| Grade 8 | 93 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 396 | 50.3% |
| Male | 391 | 49.7% |
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