Hammond Eastside Magnet vs Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,340 students
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Madisonville · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
1,480 students
| Measure | Hammond Eastside Magnet Hammond, Louisiana | Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School Madisonville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #400 of 697 | #26 of 697 |
| National rank | #17132 of 50,301 | #2054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 1,340 | 1,480 |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | 1,480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 87% |
| city | Hammond | Madisonville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 61.5).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 66%).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 74.3%).
- •Hammond Eastside Magnet does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.4).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 1,340.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hammond Eastside Magnet better than Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 61.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hammond Eastside Magnet and Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Madisonville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Eastside Magnet: 1,340. Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Eastside Magnet and Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Hammond Eastside Magnet is 400th of 697 and Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 26th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).