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St. John the Baptist Parish

Public school district · Reserve, LA · NCES 2201530

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At a glance

Reported students

5,039

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

9

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$19,438

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$9,574

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
4,568
Teachers (FTE)
271
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1

What current records say about St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish operates 9 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Reserve, Louisiana. NCES reports 5,039 students and 396.7 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Louisiana agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 30 of 69 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $19,438 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,574 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 10 of 69 in Louisiana. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
4.1%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
11.8%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
396.7
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$104,615,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

St. John the Baptist Parish

Reserve, Louisiana

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 30.0563, -90.5638

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White7.7%
  • Hispanic16.9%
  • Black72.4%
  • Asian0.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial2.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary742813.6:10
High274010.9:10

Explore schools in St. John the Baptist Parish

9 current directory entries

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Showing 1–9 of 9 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
East St. John High SchoolHigh09–121,29314.4:1
Emily C. Watkins ElementaryElementaryPK–0855112.2:1
Fifth Ward Preparatory AcademyElementaryKG–0831815.8:1
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.ElementaryPK–083059.7:1
John L. Ory Communications Magnet ElementaryElementaryKG–0842814.1:1
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0875413.6:1
LaPlace Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0871014.5:1
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)ElementaryPK–071887.9:1
West St. John High SchoolHigh08–121867.3:1

Frequently asked questions about St. John the Baptist Parish

How many schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?

St. John the Baptist Parish has 9 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 7 elementary, 2 high.

How many students attend St. John the Baptist Parish?

NCES reports 5,039 students for 2024–25, served by 396.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 30 of 69 Louisiana agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 4,568 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in St. John the Baptist Parish?

The district-wide ratio is 12.7:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does St. John the Baptist Parish spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $19,438 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,574 for instruction. That ranks 10 of 69 comparable Louisiana agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in St. John the Baptist Parish?

East St. John High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,293 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in St. John the Baptist Parish?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (985) 536-1106 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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