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Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Laplace, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 8 · St. John the Baptist Parish
Public school
About Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Emily C. Watkins Elementary serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Laplace, Louisiana. Enrollment was 551 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 45.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in St. John the Baptist Parish. There are 9 other schools within 5 miles. St. John the Baptist Parish runs 10 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.
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School facts
| Address | 938 LA Highway 628, Laplace, LA 70068 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (985) 652-1593 |
| School district | St. John the Baptist Parish |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 551 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 45.2 |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, St. John the Baptist Parish |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220153002281). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Emily C. Watkins Elementary serve?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary reported 551 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 551 students and 45.2 teachers in federal data.
Is Emily C. Watkins Elementary a public or charter school?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Emily C. Watkins Elementary in?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is part of St. John the Baptist Parish. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/la/st-john-the-baptist-parish/
Where is Emily C. Watkins Elementary located?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary is at 938 LA Highway 628, Laplace, LA 70068. The phone number is (985) 652-1593.
How many other schools are near Emily C. Watkins Elementary?
There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Emily C. Watkins Elementary in our directory.
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