Emily C. Watkins Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Laplace, LA Grades PK–08 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ B (79.2)
  • 551 Students
  • 45.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (985)652-1593 Phone
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Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Laplace, LA 70068
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (79.2)
551
Students
45.2
Teachers
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
(985)652-1593
Phone

Emily C. Watkins Elementary is a public school administered by the St. John the Baptist Parish district in Laplace, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 551 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
551.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 21% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.19:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
80.6%
State avg: 71.8%
▲ 12% worse
School Details
School Name
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
NCESSCH ID
220153002281
State School ID
LA-048-048028
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
938 LA Highway 628
City
Laplace
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70068
County
St. John the Baptist Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22019
State Leg. Lower
22056
Latitude
30.05598
Longitude
-90.4771
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
551
Total Students
👩‍🏫
45.2
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
45.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)45.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 444 80.6%
Not Applicable 405 73.5%
District Info
District Name
St. John the Baptist Parish
LEAID
2201530
State LEA ID
LA-048
Phone
(985)536-1106
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Reserve
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$128,166K
Federal Revenue
$26,288K
State Revenue
$28,329K
Local Revenue
$73,549K
Total Expenditure
$114,536K
Instruction Exp.
$51,527K
Support Services
$48,857K
Other Current Exp.
$4,231K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Emily C. Watkins Elementary

1
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
LaPlace · Elementary
1.8 mi
3
LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace · Elementary
2 mi
4
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Middle
2.8 mi
5
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Elementary
3.3 mi
6
East St. John High School
Reserve · High
3.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Emily C. Watkins Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
551 students are enrolled at Emily C. Watkins Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Emily C. Watkins Elementary have?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary has 45.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Emily C. Watkins Elementary serve?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary serves grades PK through 08.
Is Emily C. Watkins Elementary a charter school?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Emily C. Watkins Elementary located in?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Emily C. Watkins Elementary belong to?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district.
How much does St. John the Baptist Parish spend per student?
The St. John the Baptist Parish district spends approximately $207,869,328 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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