Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Emily C. Watkins 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emily C. Watkins Elementary serves the east part of La Place, LA, covering an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School's student population of 551 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Emily C. Watkins 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 Emily C. Watkins Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#696 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
56%
42%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily C. Watkins Elementary School's ranking?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School is ranked #696 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Emily C. Watkins Elementary School often compared to?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laplace Elementary School, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Emily C. Watkins Elementary School?
551 students attend Emily C. Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Emily C. Watkins Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emily C. Watkins Elementary School?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emily C. Watkins Elementary School offer ?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emily C. Watkins Elementary School part of?
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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