Serving 428 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 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 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 0.57, 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
#392 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
59%
42%
White
27%
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
61%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School is ranked #392 out of 1,244 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
428 students attend John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School offer ?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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