Public schools in Ponchatoula, LA
7 open public schools with an address in Ponchatoula, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,201
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ponchatoula public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Ponchatoula, LA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,201 students, an average of 886 per school. The largest campus is Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), and the largest elementary school is Champ Cooper Elementary School (1,163).
Every listed school belongs to Tangipahoa Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ponchatoula
Elementary schools in Ponchatoula
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ Cooper Elementary School Tangipahoa Parish | PK–08 | 1,163 | 15.2:1 | |
| D.C. Reeves Elementary School Tangipahoa Parish | 03–04 | 688 | 14.5:1 | |
| Perrin Early Learning Center Tangipahoa Parish | PK–KG | 338 | 10.4:1 | |
| Tucker Memorial Elementary School Tangipahoa Parish | 01–02 | 633 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Ponchatoula
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Vinyard Elementary School Tangipahoa Parish | 05–06 | 589 | 13.9:1 | |
| Ponchatoula Junior High School Tangipahoa Parish | 07–08 | 723 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Ponchatoula
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School Tangipahoa Parish | 09–12 | 2,067 | 17:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.6%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black36.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Ponchatoula schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,201 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ponchatoula
How many public schools are in Ponchatoula, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Ponchatoula: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,201 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ponchatoula?
All listed public schools with an address in Ponchatoula belong to Tangipahoa Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ponchatoula?
Ponchatoula High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ponchatoula, with 2,067 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ponchatoula?
No school with an address in Ponchatoula is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ponchatoula schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ponchatoula public schools is 14.5:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ponchatoula guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities