Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School serves 933 students in grades 3-5.
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 933 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 933 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #92 out of 1277 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 43% |
| White | 85% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Tammany Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. (5.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Madisonville Junior High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Madisonville Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Madisonville Madisonville Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 969 students
1.9 miles
317 Highway 1077
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671 1.9 PK-2 969 - Madisonville Madisonville Junior High School Math: 77% | Reading: 83%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 880 students10
2.6 miles
106 Cedar Street
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3355 2.6 6-8 880 - Covington Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-12 | 45 students10
5.1 miles
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292 5.1 3-12 45 - Covington Covington High School Math: 77% | Reading: 74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,522 student10
5.8 miles
73030 Lion Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422 5.8 9-12 1,522 - Covington Covington Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-3 | 579 students10
6.3 miles
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311 6.3 PK-3 579
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