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#574 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 45% in state
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Madisonville, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
133 Pine Creek Drive, Madisonville, LA 70447
- Math 56% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average535/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,841
Median home value
$390,600
Median rent
$2,182/mo
College educated
54.9%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70447; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Castle MadisonvillePrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Christ Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Bayou Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
| Chahta-ima Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #40 of 55
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madisonville, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 1,466 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
What grades does Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School serve?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School rank in LA?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks #574 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (985) 792-0156
- Area population (ZIP 70447)
- 17,473
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70447; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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