Pontchartrain Elementary School

Summary:

Pontchartrain Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Mandeville, Louisiana, serving grades PK-3 and part of the highly-ranked St. Tammany Parish school district. With consistently high academic achievement, Pontchartrain Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state, ranking among the top 5% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Pontchartrain Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 92% proficiency in ELA and 91% proficiency in Math, far exceeding the state averages of 67% and 59% respectively. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.4 compared to nearby schools, and ranks among the top 1% of Louisiana elementary schools for its support and resources for special education students. However, Pontchartrain Elementary has a less diverse student population, with 82.89% of students identifying as White, and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (22.19%) compared to nearby schools.

The Mandeville area is home to several other high-performing elementary schools, such as Magnolia Trace Elementary and Mandeville Elementary, which also rank among the top schools in Louisiana. This suggests that the region has a strong educational infrastructure and commitment to academic excellence, though the racial and socioeconomic disparities observed at Pontchartrain Elementary warrant further examination to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 1500 West Causeway Approach
       Mandeville, LA  70471


(985) 626-3748

District: St. Tammany Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,851 Help


Students who attend Pontchartrain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mandeville Junior High School
    Tchefuncte Middle School
High:    Mandeville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  748

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.2% Help


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Compare Details Pontchartrain Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pontchartrain Elementary School is 16.4. 14 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pontchartrain Elementary School is $14,851. 15 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pontchartrain Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pontchartrain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.81 19th 728 97.4%
2019 90.81 39th 731 94.7%
2021 94.88 18th 729 97.5%
2023 93.25 31st 730 95.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.45 46th 333 86.2%
2021 78.57 42nd 306 86.3%
2022 98.02 1st 307 99.7%
2023 97.50 4th 296 98.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.81 41st 682 94.0%
2019 85.72 61st 697 91.2%
2021 85.99 62nd 719 91.4%
2023 94.89 24th 723 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.54 27th 684 96.1%
2021 94.91 16th 705 97.7%
2022 92.40 29th 701 95.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.41 13th 281 95.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.11 44th 696 93.7%
2021 92.59 30th 704 95.7%
2023 88.56 58th 713 91.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.70 28th 559 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.07 6th 168 96.4%
2022 96.38 4th 220 98.2%
2023 94.87 6th 233 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pontchartrain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.30 64th 517 87.6%
2022 88.44 32nd 517 93.8%
2023 85.08 52nd 518 90.0%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pontchartrain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 648 22 31 55 5 1 21 0 783
2017 623 30 20 63 4 0 20 0 760
2018 614 30 16 52 4 0 25 0 741
2019 631 40 19 56 4 0 18 0 768
2020 655 29 22 52 6 0 21 0 785
2021 553 19 6 39 5 0 22 0 644
2022 593 26 17 39 4 0 25 0 704
2023 620 20 19 49 2 0 38 0 748

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pontchartrain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 783 61.0 12.8 21.8
2017 760 43.9 17.3 21.8
2018 741 39.2 18.8 18.9
2019 768 39.4 19.4 18.9
2020 785 43.1 18.2 17.8
2021 644 43.5 14.8 18
2022 704 43.0 16.3 16.3
2023 748 45.4 16.4 22.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pontchartrain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 783 61.0 12.8 21.8
2017 760 43.9 17.3 21.8
2018 741 39.2 18.8 18.9
2019 768 39.4 19.4 18.9
2020 785 43.1 18.2 17.8
2021 644 43.5 14.8 18
2022 704 43.0 16.3 16.3
2023 748 45.4 16.4 22.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pontchartrain Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,902
2018 $12,324
2019 $12,236
2020 $11,976
2021 $15,357
2022 $14,851

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pontchartrain Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st of 730 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pontchartrain Elementary School)8991
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)8378
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pontchartrain Elementary School)9092
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)8580
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Pontchartrain Elementary School)7370
 3%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6256
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students768748
 2.6%
African American4020
 50%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1919
Hispanic5649
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White631620
 1.7%
Two or More Races1838
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%22.2%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontchartrain Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 748 students attended Pontchartrain Elementary School.

Students at Pontchartrain Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Pontchartrain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mandeville Junior High School
Middle : Tchefuncte Middle School
High : Mandeville High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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