St Joseph Lps is a Primary school established in 1978 located in Nongkasen village, under Mawthadraishan Block, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. The school operates under the administration of Department of Education and offers English medium instruction from Class 1 to 5. It is a Co-educational institution, currently led by MELINDA IAWPHNIAW. The official 11-digit UDISE code assigned by the Ministry of Education (UDISE+) is 17040403205.
St Joseph Lps currently has an enrollment of 354 students, supported by a faculty of 4 teachers. As a government institution, education at St Joseph Lps is entirely free under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Admissions follow state government guidelines with no tuition fee.
| School Name | St Joseph Lps |
| UDISE Code | 17040403205 |
| Headmaster | MELINDA IAWPHNIAW |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Department of Education |
| Affiliation Board | Meghalaya Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 1978 |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District | West Khasi Hills |
| Block | Mawthadraishan |
| Village | Nongkasen |
| Cluster | Nongkasen Crc |
| Location Type | 🌿 Rural |
| PIN Code | 793119🏫 Schools in Nongkasen |
| Category | Primary |
| School Type | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | English Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | MELINDA IAWPHNIAW |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 4(0 Male, 4 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 354(189 Boys, 165 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 89 : 1(RTE standard: 30–35 students per teacher) |
ℹ️ Teacher Details & Verification: Under official UDISE+ and RTE guidelines, institutional leadership is listed above. To search individual subject teachers by name or verify posting orders on state HRMS portals, read our School Teacher Details by Name Guide ↗.
| Address | Nongkasen P.O Nongstoin West Khasi Hills District - PIN: 793119 |
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Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 793119 (Nongkasen, Mawthadraishan, West Khasi Hills)? Under the Right to Education (RTE) neighbourhood norms, primary schools must be within 1 km walking radius and upper primary schools within 3 km of your residence.
Student-Teacher Ratio (PTR): There is 1 teacher for every 89 students in this school, which is reasonable for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
St Joseph Lps is a recognized school located in Nongkasen village, Mawthadraishan block, west-khasi-hills district, meghalaya. It provides education for Class 1 to 5 (both boys and girls) under the administration of Department of Education (established in 1978).
St Joseph Lps is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 17040403205. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: St Joseph Lps reports 5 of 10 standard physical education amenities verified under the official UDISE+ database in Mawthadraishan block of West Khasi Hills district. Detailed amenity status is verified below.
Before visiting any school, check if separate toilets for boys and girls are working, and whether drinking water is available. You can also ask the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Mawthadraishan for an inspection report.
As a government institution, St Joseph Lps provides free education under the RTE Act (2009) up to elementary levels, with zero tuition fees and statutory student benefits. Direct admissions are processed through the school office.
School Address: Nongkasen P.O Nongstoin West Khasi Hills District - PIN: 793119
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of St Joseph Lps is 17040403205. The school is listed as Operational under the administration of Department of Education. This code is used for NSP scholarship verification and official state education records.
St Joseph Lps provides instruction in English Medium for Class 1 to 5 in a Co-educational setting. Administrative leadership is held by MELINDA IAWPHNIAW.
As a government institution, admission to St Joseph Lps is completely free of tuition fees under the RTE Act. Direct admission can be completed by visiting the school office during the enrollment season with the child's identity and residence documents.
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