Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#399 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
53%
41%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School is ranked #399 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laplace Elementary School, Emily C. Watkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School?
421 students attend John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School offer ?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School part of?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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