East St. John Preparatory Academy

St. John the Baptist Parish
400 Ory Drive
LaPlace, LA 70068
392 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
East St. John Elementary School, located at 400 Ory Drive in LaPlace, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students in the community. By focusing on core academic subjects and early childhood development, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social responsibility, preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East St. John Elementary serves as a central hub for the LaPlace neighborhood, often fostering partnerships between educators, students, and local families. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building, striving to create a safe atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Through various programs and dedicated instruction, the school remains committed to fostering an inclusive culture that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.
392
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    311 (79.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (10.7 %)
  • White
    21 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)536-8450
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Grade 5 79
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 127
Gender Ratio