Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Tel:
(985)652-1593
- Emily C. Watkins Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Emily C. Watkins Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 484 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emily C. Watkins Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emily C. Watkins Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #804 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 6% |
| Black | 66% | 44% |
| White | 20% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. John the Baptist Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emily C. Watkins Elementary School is East St. John High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Laplace Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Laplace Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
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(985)652-2003 2.5 PK-8 612 - La Place East St. John Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 629 students
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400 Ory Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985)536-8450 3.0 PK-8 629 - Reserve Fifth Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 398 students
3.3 miles
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985)536-4221 3.3 PK-8 398
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