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#670 of 1,288 schools in LA
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
Elementary School · St. John the Baptist Parish · Laplace, LA
A St. John the Baptist Parish elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
182 West Fifth Street, Laplace, LA 70068
- Math 47% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,567/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,334
Median home value
$191,400
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Emily C. Watkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Laplace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Ascension of Our Lord Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. John the Baptist Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is listed in St. John the Baptist Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is a public elementary school in Laplace, LA, part of St. John the Baptist Parish, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
What grades does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary serve?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary rank in LA?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary ranks #670 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary a charter school?
No, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary a Title I school?
No, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
53.9% of students at John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (985) 651-3700
- Area population (ZIP 70068)
- 33,041
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70068; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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