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Pontchartrain Elementary School

1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 689 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in LA
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Pontchartrain Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Pontchartrain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pontchartrain Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#36 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
34%
75-79%
42%
50-54%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
3%
41%
White
82%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pontchartrain Elementary School's ranking?
Pontchartrain Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 1,244 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pontchartrain Elementary School?
689 students attend Pontchartrain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pontchartrain Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pontchartrain Elementary School?
Pontchartrain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pontchartrain Elementary School offer ?
Pontchartrain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pontchartrain Elementary School part of?
Pontchartrain Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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