At a glance
Reported students
428
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary: 428 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
What the reported data says about John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Reserve. It is one of 9 current school records connected to St. John the Baptist Parish. NCES reports 428 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 (59.1%) and White (27.3%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. 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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.41 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
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White27.3%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black59.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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.
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
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
551 reported students
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Elementary · Grades PK–07
188 reported students
LaPlace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
710 reported students
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
754 reported students
Public schools near John L. Ory Communications Magnet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | PK–08 | 551 | 0.9 mi |
| LaPlace Elementary School Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | PK–08 | 710 | 1.2 mi |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | PK–08 | 754 | 1.5 mi |
| Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | KG–08 | 318 | 2 mi |
| West St. John Elementary School (K-7) Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish | PK–07 | 188 | 5 mi |
| Norco Elementary School Elementary · St. Charles Parish | PK–05 | 501 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
What grades does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary serve?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary reports grades KG–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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary reported 428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 428 students and 30.41 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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet 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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.6% 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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary in?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet 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 John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Emily C. Watkins Elementary (0.9 mi), LaPlace Elementary School (1.2 mi), Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.