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Pontchartrain Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-3

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Pontchartrain Elementary School in Mandeville, LA, is a high-performing public school serving 636 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade within the highly-rated St. Tammany Parish school district. This school consistently earns top marks, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a state ranking in the 96th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it among the best elementary schools in Louisiana.

Pontchartrain Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 88% of students proficient in Mathematics and 84% in English Language Arts—well above both district and state averages. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.4%, far below the district average of 21.2%, signaling a highly engaged and positive school environment. Notably, Pontchartrain provides outstanding support for its Special Education students, ranking 12th in the state for this subgroup, and is a top performer for its Hispanic students, ranking 4th statewide. When compared to nearby Mandeville Elementary School, Pontchartrain holds a slight edge in overall state ranking (27th vs. 34th) and has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate (6.4% vs. 8.9%), making it a slightly stronger choice for families seeking a top-tier elementary experience.

While Pontchartrain excels overall, its performance for students from low socio-economic status (SES) has shown some variability, ranking 118th in 2025-2026 after a much higher 24th-place ranking in 2022-2023. This is an area to monitor, though the school's low free/reduced lunch rate (24.69%) suggests a relatively affluent student body. In contrast, nearby schools like Covington Elementary and E. E. Lyon Elementary serve higher percentages of low-income students and have significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism, highlighting the strong correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes within the same district. Overall, Pontchartrain Elementary is a consistently excellent school with a welcoming atmosphere and a proven track record of helping students thrive.

636

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,638

Per pupil spending ?

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471

(985) 626-3748

District: St. Tammany Parish

Students who attend Pontchartrain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mandeville Junior High School
	Tchefuncte Middle School
High:	Mandeville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2018 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (84% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Louisiana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in St. Tammany Parish

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg72%

Louisiana avg62%

27^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 1 pts since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 23Elementary Schools in the St. Tammany Parish

18^th of 116St. Tammany Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	93.4	27 of 690	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.3	31 of 730	95.8%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	18 of 729	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	39 of 731	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	19 of 728	97.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2019	93.7	28 of 559	95.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	91.4	13 of 281	95.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	95.0	19 of 679	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	92.4	29 of 701	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	16 of 705	97.7%	★★★★★
2019	91.5	27 of 684	96.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	95.8	4 of 266	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	94.9	6 of 233	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.4	4 of 220	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.1	6 of 168	96.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	118 of 685	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	94.9	24 of 723	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	86.0	62 of 719	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	85.7	61 of 697	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	88.8	41 of 682	94.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	55 of 682	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	58 of 713	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	30 of 704	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	89.1	44 of 696	93.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	94.5	12 of 361	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	4 of 296	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	1 of 307	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	78.6	42 of 306	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	46 of 333	86.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	86.1	40 of 496	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	52 of 518	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	88.4	32 of 517	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	81.3	64 of 517	87.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)97th percentile~ school

Disabled (2018)95th percentile~ school

African American (2019)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)92nd percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics88%+26 vs state

English Language Arts84%+14 vs state

Social Studies80%+25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)					LEAP English Language Arts (2026)				LEAP Social Studies (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Total
Pontchartrain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1500 West Causeway Approach	Mandeville	70471	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-3748	636	53	11.9	24.7%	515 (81.0%)	24 (3.8%)	48 (7.5%)	10 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)	93.4	27^th of 690 public elementary schools	96.1%					(n/a)	88.0				88.0	84.0			84.0	80.0				80.0	$17,638
Mandeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	519 Massena Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-3950	508	45	11.1	30.5%	355 (69.9%)	37 (7.3%)	77 (15.2%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.5%)	92.3	34^th of 690 public elementary schools	95.1%					(n/a)	85.0				85.0	84.0			84.0	78.0				78.0	$18,139
Woodlake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1620 Livingston Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-8842	442	43	10.3	29.0%	319 (72.2%)	24 (5.4%)	67 (15.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	81.1	123^rd of 690 public elementary schools	82.2%					(n/a)	70.0				70.0	75.0			75.0	76.0				76.0	$18,978
Marigny Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1715 Viola Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 674-3011	422	34	12.5	29.1%	291 (69.0%)	46 (10.9%)	56 (13.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)															$19,477
Magnolia Trace Elementary School	Public	2-3	1405 Highway 1088	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-8238	355	31	11.3	32.4%	265 (74.6%)	23 (6.5%)	34 (9.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	81.7	119^th of 690 public elementary schools	82.8%					(n/a)	74.0				74.0	76.0			76.0	69.0				69.0	$17,645
Madisonville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	317 Highway 1077	Madisonville	70447	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 845-3671	1,010	85	11.9	25.0%	801 (79.3%)	53 (5.2%)	88 (8.7%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.5%)								(n/a)															$15,838
Covington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	325 South Jackson Street	Covington	70433	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 892-4311	551	50	11.0	56.8%	217 (39.4%)	172 (31.2%)	114 (20.7%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.2%)	53.9	343^rd of 690 public elementary schools	50.3%					(n/a)	58.0				58.0	68.0			68.0	49.0				49.0	$18,593
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School	Public	3-6	133 Pine Creek Drive	Madisonville	70447	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 792-0156	1,480	91	16.2	21.6%	1,228 (83.0%)	64 (4.3%)	106 (7.2%)	18 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (4.1%)	89.7	54^th of 690 public elementary schools	92.2%		88	71^st of 666 public elementary schools	89.3%	17	85.0	82.0	85.0	88.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	88.0	87.0	81.0	83.0	81.0	71.0	79.0	$13,339
E. E. Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1615 North Florida Street	Covington	70433	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 892-0869	628	53	11.8	61.6%	247 (39.3%)	179 (28.5%)	142 (22.6%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	63.3	275^th of 690 public elementary schools	60.1%					(n/a)	67.0				67.0	64.0			64.0	58.0				58.0	$16,333
Abita Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	22410 Level Street	Abita Springs	70420	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 892-8184	587	49	11.8	50.3%	415 (70.7%)	59 (10.1%)	83 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	80	134^th of 690 public elementary schools	80.6%					(n/a)	76.0				76.0	73.0			73.0	67.0				67.0	$16,912

Frequently Asked Questions about Pontchartrain Elementary School

Is Pontchartrain Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Pontchartrain Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools.

How many students attend Pontchartrain Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 636 students attended Pontchartrain Elementary School.

What district is Pontchartrain Elementary School in?

St. Tammany Parish

What is the racial makeup of Pontchartrain Elementary School?

Students at Pontchartrain Elementary School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Pontchartrain Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pontchartrain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mandeville Junior High School
Middle : Tchefuncte Middle School
High : Mandeville High School

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