LAPrimaryTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Emily C. Watkins Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Laplace, Louisiana|St. John the Baptist Parish
Laplace, LA 70068
School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
529
Student:Teacher
12.6:1
Locale
Suburban
District
St. John the Baptist ParishEcon. Disadvantaged
72.0%
Phone
(985)652-1593School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
23%
19th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
13%
21th percentile in LA
Chronic Absenteeism
8.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
5 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Worse than average in LATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
254
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
31
84% fully certified
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,438
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,574
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,814
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 22%Local 57%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$254,906
+1.4% 1yr-1.8% 5yr
New Orleans, LA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
26.3%
Below 150% poverty line
9.1%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
13.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
760
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
635
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
177 (28%)
Other Health Impairment
96 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
79 (12%)
Speech/Language Impairment
76 (12%)
Autism
76 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
13 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
551
Current enrollment
Stable(+6% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Emily C. Watkins Elementary has a total enrollment of 529 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Laplace, LA.
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