There were 362 fourth grade students enrolled in St. John the Baptist Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Laplace Elementary School welcomed the most fourth grade students in the parish.
Within St. John the Baptist Parish schools, the most students were found in 10th grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, St. John the Baptist Parish ranked 31st highest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 32nd lowest the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 4th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laplace Elementary School | 74 | 9.9% | 747 |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | 73 | 9.3% | 782 |
| Fifth Ward Elementary School | 70 | 20.8% | 336 |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary School | 68 | 13.3% | 512 |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School | 47 | 11.8% | 399 |
| West St. John Elementary School (K-7) | 16 | 8% | 200 |
| Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School. | 14 | 4.3% | 329 |
