Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School in Madisonville, LA

At a glance

Reported students

1,480

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

90.95

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana elementary enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

582

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School: 1,480 reported students.

State peer staffing position

89th percentile

16.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,382
Teachers (FTE): 74
Student–teacher ratio: 18.7:1

What the reported data says about Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Madisonville. It is one of 55 current school records connected to St. Tammany Parish. NCES reports 1,480 students for 2024–25.

Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 21.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White83%
Hispanic7.2%
Black4.3%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial4.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Madisonville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

1,010 reported students

W.L. Abney Elementary

Elementary · Grades 01–05

936 reported students

Henry Mayfield Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

749 reported students

Lee Road Junior High School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

727 reported students

Bonne Ecole Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

651 reported students

Pontchartrain Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

636 reported students

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Public schools near Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Madisonville Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish	PK–02	1,010	1.9 mi
Covington Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish	PK–03	551	6.3 mi
Pontchartrain Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish	PK–03	636	6.6 mi
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore Elementary · Charter · Louisiana Key Academy- Northshore	01–07	256	7.2 mi
E. E. Lyon Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish	PK–03	628	7.4 mi
Champ Cooper Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish	PK–08	1,163	7.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

What grades does Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School serve?

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Tammany Parish.

How many students attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reported 1,480 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,382 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 1,480 students and 90.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Tammany Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

21.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School in?

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish, based in Covington, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Madisonville Elementary School (1.9 mi), Covington Elementary School (6.3 mi), Pontchartrain Elementary School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.