Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pontchartrain Elementary School's student population of 704 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pontchartrain Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
4%
42%
White
84%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontchartrain Elementary School's ranking?
Pontchartrain Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pontchartrain Elementary School often compared to?
Pontchartrain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandeville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Pontchartrain Elementary School?
704 students attend Pontchartrain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pontchartrain Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontchartrain Elementary School?
Pontchartrain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontchartrain Elementary School offer ?
Pontchartrain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Pontchartrain Elementary School part of?
Pontchartrain Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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