Total enrollment
2,761
-343 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Laplace
Louisiana · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Laplace reaches 2,761 students across 5 schools, with a level mix of 4 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Laplace
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
10%
was 16%
% Hispanic
20%
was 10%
% Black
68%
was 71%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John Preparatory Academy | Middle | 05-08 | 318 |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary | Elementary | PK-08 | 551 |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 428 |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | Elementary | PK-08 | 754 |
| LaPlace Elementary School | Elementary | PK-08 | 710 |
About Laplace
Laplace is a sparse Louisiana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 2,761 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, and 1 middle.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,761 students, shrank 11% from the 3,104 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 10% to 20%.
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