There were 379 second grade students enrolled in St. John the Baptist Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.7% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School welcomed the most second 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.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
| School name | Number of 2nd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | 74 | 9.5% | 782 |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary School | 73 | 14.3% | 512 |
| Laplace Elementary School | 72 | 9.6% | 747 |
| Fifth Ward Elementary School | 64 | 19% | 336 |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School | 46 | 11.5% | 399 |
| Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School. | 28 | 8.5% | 329 |
| West St. John Elementary School (K-7) | 22 | 11% | 200 |
