Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Summary:

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Madisonville, Louisiana, serving 1,505 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, which is ranked 21 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments that significantly exceed state and district averages. While the student population is predominantly White (85.51%), the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools, with 4.58% African American, 5.58% Hispanic, and 1.4% Asian students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.95% to 21.13% over the past three school years, lower than the nearby schools.

However, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.3 to 21.8 over the past three school years, compared to nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 14.4 to 17.9. This may be a potential area of concern, as smaller class sizes are often associated with more personalized instruction and better student outcomes. Overall, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary is a standout institution in the region, with its consistent academic excellence, strong rankings, and unique student demographics.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 133 Pine Creek Drive
       Madisonville, LA  70447


(985) 792-0156

District: St. Tammany Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,868 Help


Students who attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Madisonville Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  1,505

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
5.6%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Compare Details Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Tammany Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 21.3. 26 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is $9,868, which is the lowest among 28 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School 46th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 87.36 51st 777 93.4%
2015 88.82 45th 792 94.3%
2016 87.31 52nd 742 93.0%
2017 87.35 48th 739 93.5%
2018 82.78 65th 728 91.1%
2019 89.58 53rd 731 92.7%
2021 93.80 26th 729 96.4%
2022 91.57 39th 727 94.6%
2023 92.67 36th 730 95.1%
2024 91.65 46th 675 93.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.30 16th 44 63.6%
2019 46.06 28th 46 39.1%
2021 90.12 4th 45 91.1%
2022 86.08 5th 48 89.6%
2023 72.71 7th 46 84.8%
2024 51.83 11th 20 45.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.05 28th 333 91.6%
2021 92.30 14th 306 95.4%
2022 83.17 39th 307 87.3%
2023 82.59 35th 296 88.2%
2024 83.27 17th 208 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.94 66th 682 90.3%
2019 87.11 50th 697 92.8%
2021 90.13 37th 719 94.9%
2022 84.55 73rd 724 89.9%
2023 89.88 46th 723 93.6%
2024 87.23 59th 674 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.01 64th 684 90.6%
2021 92.89 23rd 705 96.7%
2022 90.46 41st 701 94.2%
2023 92.71 34th 705 95.2%
2024 90.17 40th 635 93.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.19 51st 281 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.38 49th 696 93.0%
2021 93.35 26th 704 96.3%
2022 89.64 45th 712 93.7%
2023 89.69 50th 713 93.0%
2024 90.27 41st 651 93.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.74 106th 547 80.6%
2019 80.10 87th 559 84.4%
2021 92.65 32nd 564 94.3%
2022 77.79 83rd 562 85.2%
2023 89.49 37th 570 93.5%
2024 80.24 78th 509 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.07 17th 168 89.9%
2019 90.54 5th 190 97.4%
2021 89.78 15th 202 92.6%
2022 85.81 23rd 220 89.5%
2023 88.54 16th 233 93.1%
2024 87.05 13th 189 93.1%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.44 68th 516 86.8%
2019 80.52 68th 517 86.8%
2021 87.73 43rd 522 91.8%
2022 83.45 55th 517 89.4%
2023 85.33 48th 518 90.7%
2024 83.95 37th 434 91.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 538 34 6 17 6 0 0 0 601
2013 774 45 8 25 4 0 2 0 858
2014 657 43 5 13 3 0 3 0 724
2015 698 43 8 25 3 0 9 0 786
2016 709 37 10 45 4 0 19 0 824
2017 795 45 9 55 6 0 25 0 935
2018 794 44 7 55 4 0 29 0 933
2019 1076 58 11 71 5 0 33 0 1254
2020 1125 58 12 63 4 0 39 0 1301
2021 1022 44 14 62 4 1 25 0 1172
2022 1196 62 21 72 0 1 30 0 1382
2023 1287 69 21 84 1 1 42 0 1505

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 601 33.5 17.9 30.1
2013 858 49.5 17.3 27.3
2014 724 44.5 16.2 24.4
2015 786 46.0 17.0 24.2
2016 824 49.0 16.8 22.8
2017 935 47.4 19.7 22.9
2018 933 43.3 21.5 20.7
2019 1254 56.9 22.0 21.5
2020 1301 59.8 21.7 20.2
2021 1172 60.6 19.3 19
2022 1382 63.2 21.8 13
2023 1505 70.4 21.3 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 601 33.5 17.9 30.1
2013 858 49.5 17.3 27.3
2014 724 44.5 16.2 24.4
2015 786 46.0 17.0 24.2
2016 824 49.0 16.8 22.8
2017 935 47.4 19.7 22.9
2018 933 43.3 21.5 20.7
2019 1254 56.9 22.0 21.5
2020 1301 59.8 21.7 20.2
2021 1172 60.6 19.3 19
2022 1382 63.2 21.8 13
2023 1505 70.4 21.3 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,862
2018 $10,456
2019 $9,812
2020 $9,868

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 730 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)9490
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)8378
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)9488
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)8580
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)7972
 7%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6256
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)8790
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7977
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6960
 9%
4th Grade Social Studies (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)8080
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)8583
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7376
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)9193
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)8380
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)7778
 1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6865
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)8388
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7773
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)8091
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7980
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School)7175
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6856
 12%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12541505
 20%
African American5869
 19%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian1121
 90.9%
Hispanic7184
 18.3%
Pacific Islander01
White10761287
 19.6%
Two or More Races3342
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%21.1%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,505 students attended Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School.

Students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madisonville Junior High School

Yes. Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the top 6.8% of Louisiana elementary schools.


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