Serving 754 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 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (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 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team-One Dream!
School Rankings
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#747 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
11%
Black
70%
42%
White
3%
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
76%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. John The Baptist Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School is ranked #747 out of 1,244 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
754 students attend Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
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.
School Reviews
Review Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
