Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School

133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447

1,480 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, located in Madisonville, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the St. Tammany Parish Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on early childhood and primary education. As part of a highly regarded school district, it emphasizes rigorous standards, community engagement, and the development of core literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Madisonville community, often recognized for its small-town atmosphere and dedicated faculty. By prioritizing student-centered learning and character development, Lancaster Elementary strives to create a nurturing space that prepares its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of traditional instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and active parent involvement, the school maintains a reputation for fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of school pride.

1,480

Total Students

91.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,228
Hispanic	106
Black	64
Asian	18
Two or More	60
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,228 (83.0%)
Hispanic
106 (7.2%)
Black
64 (4.3%)
Two or More
60 (4.1%)
Asian
18 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)792-0156
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	1,480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 363

Grade 4 346

Grade 5 379

Grade 6 392