School DecisionSchoolDecision
School Comparison

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
vs.
Tchefuncte Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Tchefuncte Middle School
  • Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Tchefuncte Middle School (1382:1 vs. 695:1).
  • Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tchefuncte Middle School (121 vs. 63).
  • Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Tchefuncte Middle School (58 vs. 9).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tchefuncte Middle School (121 vs. 63).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Tchefuncte Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School (118 vs. 90).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Tchefuncte Middle School (58 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Tchefuncte Middle School (1382:1 vs. 695:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
$14,823.3
Tchefuncte Middle School
$14,823.3
Local revenue share
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
51.3%
Tchefuncte Middle School
51.3%
State revenue share
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
37%
Tchefuncte Middle School
37%
Federal revenue share
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
11.6%
Tchefuncte Middle School
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
18.9%
Tchefuncte Middle School
18.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
St. Tammany Parish
$79,277
St. Tammany Parish
$79,277
Poverty rate
St. Tammany Parish
12.2%
St. Tammany Parish
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Tammany Parish
36.6%
St. Tammany Parish
36.6%
Unemployment rate
St. Tammany Parish
3.9%
St. Tammany Parish
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.