Serving 318 students in grades 5-8, East St. John Preparatory Academy 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 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East St. John Elementary School serves the northern part of La Place, LA, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East St. John Preparatory Academy's student population of 318 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
East St. John Preparatory Academy 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 East St. John Preparatory Academy is 0.31, 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
#1135 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East St. John Preparatory Academy's ranking?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is ranked #1135 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend East St. John Preparatory Academy?
318 students attend East St. John Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of East St. John Preparatory Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East St. John Preparatory Academy?
East St. John Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does East St. John Preparatory Academy offer ?
East St. John Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East St. John Preparatory Academy part of?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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