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Elementary· 10 schools in district

Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.

240 Hwy 54, Garyville, LA 70051St. John the Baptist Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
324
Students
Total enrolled
$20,548
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 43% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 324 students in grades PK–08 in Garyville, Louisiana.
43% above average funding
District spends $20,548 per pupil, 43% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is a mid-sized elementary in Garyville, Louisiana, serving grades PK–08 with 324 students. The district invests $20,548 per student — 43% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.

324
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution158 male · 166 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 132 students
Student Composition
11%
80%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black80%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220153000430

Academic Outcomes at Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70051

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,548Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,548
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,041
Student Support$3,904
Administration$2,466
Operations$3,082
Other$2,055
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,548 spent per student, an estimated $9,103 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
62%
State government
23.5%
Local (property tax)
62.1%
Federal programs
14.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,548/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LaPlace Elementary SchoolLake Pontchartrain Elementary SchoolEmily C. Watkins ElementaryJohn L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
East St. John Preparatory Academy
↓
High School
East St. John High SchoolWest St. John High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountySt. John the Baptist Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. John the Baptist Parish →
Phone: (985)535-5400
NCES ID: 220153000430
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Garyville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. John the Baptist Parish
High
East St. John High School
1,459 students · 09–12
● 40 opp48% FRL
Elem
LaPlace Elementary School
787 students · PK–08
● 41 opp39% FRL
Elem
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
754 students · PK–08
● 41 opp28% FRL
Elem
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
495 students · PK–08
● 41 opp35% FRL
Mid
East St. John Preparatory Academy
392 students · 05–08
● 41 opp63% FRL
Elem
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
371 students · KG–08
● 41 opp29% FRL
Elem
Fifth Ward Elementary School
362 students · PK–04
● 40 opp41% FRL
Elem
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
238 students · PK–07
● 43 opp44% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
240 Hwy 54, Garyville, LA 70051
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.