Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School

(985)652-2003

754 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School, located in LaPlace, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District. The school provides instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, aiming to create a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while emphasizing core academic standards.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary is committed to building a strong sense of community among its students, faculty, and local families. The school often focuses on character development, extracurricular engagement, and the integration of modern educational resources to enhance the student experience. As a key fixture in the LaPlace community, it strives to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that addresses their social, emotional, and intellectual needs in a safe and structured setting.

754

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	191
Black	523
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	5

Black
523 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
191 (25.3 %)
White
23 (3.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (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)652-2003
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 94

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 74