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Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,505 students in grades 3-6, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 1,505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 1,505 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
1,505 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#91 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
1,505 students attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School offer ?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School part of?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 1,505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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