Enrollment
1,480
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Madisonville, Louisiana, enrolling 1,480 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Louisiana schools and 26% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,480 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School compares
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,480 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Madisonville on the city page.
Is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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