- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mandeville, LA
Pontchartrain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pontchartrain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165010400
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontchartrain Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Mandeville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pontchartrain Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mandeville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165010400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Pontchartrain Elementary School shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 220165010400 · Mandeville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 14.1:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Pontchartrain Elementary School shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Pontchartrain 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
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 636
Pontchartrain Elementary School
636 students
What this shows Pontchartrain Elementary School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontchartrain Elementary School compares
Pontchartrain Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 71% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.1%
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 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Pontchartrain 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 Pontchartrain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontchartrain 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
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Mandeville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontchartrain Elementary School
How many students attend Pontchartrain Elementary School?
Pontchartrain Elementary School has 636 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mandeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontchartrain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontchartrain Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pontchartrain Elementary School?
18.0% of students at Pontchartrain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontchartrain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pontchartrain Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Mandeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontchartrain Elementary School?
Pontchartrain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Pontchartrain Elementary School rank among schools in Mandeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mandeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mandeville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Pontchartrain 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.