Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School's student population of 802 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
11%
Black
69%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laplace Elementary School, Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?
802 students attend Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School offer ?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School part of?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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