John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction LaPlace, LA Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ B (71.7)
  • 428 Students
  • 30.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (985)651-3700 Phone
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John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace, LA 70068
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (71.7)
428
Students
30.4
Teachers
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
(985)651-3700
Phone

John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is a public Elementary school located in LaPlace, LOUISIANA, operated by the St. John the Baptist Parish school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 428 students enrolled; a 14.1:1 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
428.0
State avg: 457.0
▼ 6% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.07:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
63.6%
State avg: 71.8%
▼ 11% better
School Details
School Name
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
NCESSCH ID
220153000427
State School ID
LA-048-048024
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
182 West Fifth Street
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
22002
State Leg. Lower
22057
Latitude
30.066
Longitude
-90.48603
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
428
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 272 63.6%
Not Applicable 223 52.1%
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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary

1
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Laplace · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace · Elementary
1.2 mi
3
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
LaPlace · Elementary
1.5 mi
4
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Middle
2 mi
5
East St. John High School
Reserve · High
2.9 mi
6
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Elementary
2.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
428 students are enrolled at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary have?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary has 30.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary serve?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary serves grades KG through 08.
Is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary a charter school?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary located in?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary belong to?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet 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 $267,607,477 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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