- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madisonville, LA
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165002329
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madisonville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165002329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.4 → 90.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 220165002329 · Madisonville, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,480 enr · 21.1:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.4 → 90.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- This school
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau High School
1,451 students
What this shows Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reports 1,480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School compares
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 73% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,480 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,480
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fontainebleau High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has 1,480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madisonville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,505 (2022-23) → 1,466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
16.7% of students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Madisonville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School rank among public schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madisonville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.