Serving 1,505 students in grades 3-6, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 1,505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 1,505 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
1,505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#91 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
5%
41%
White
85%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
1,505 students attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School offer ?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School part of?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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