At a glance
Reported students
551
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Emily C. Watkins Elementary: 551 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Laplace. It is one of 9 current school records connected to St. John the Baptist Parish. NCES reports 551 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (56.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Emily C. Watkins Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black56.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. John the Baptist Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
428 reported students
LaPlace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
710 reported students
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
754 reported students
Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
318 reported students
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Elementary · Grades PK–08
305 reported students
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Elementary · Grades PK–07
188 reported students
Public schools near Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | KG–08 | 428 | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | PK–08 | 754 | 1.8 mi |
| LaPlace Elementary School Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | PK–08 | 710 | 2 mi |
| Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | KG–08 | 318 | 2.8 mi |
| Norco Elementary School Elementary · St. Charles Parish | PK–05 | 501 | 4.7 mi |
| West St. John Elementary School (K-7) Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | PK–07 | 188 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Emily C. Watkins Elementary
What grades does Emily C. Watkins Elementary serve?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. John the Baptist Parish.
How many students attend Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary reported 551 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 433 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 551 students and 45.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Emily C. Watkins Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. John the Baptist Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Emily C. Watkins Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Emily C. Watkins Elementary in?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is part of St. John the Baptist Parish, based in Reserve, LA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary (0.9 mi), Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (1.8 mi), LaPlace Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.