Champ Cooper Elementary School in Ponchatoula, LA

At a glance

Reported students

1,163

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

76.48

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana elementary enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

431

Champ Cooper Elementary School: 1,163 reported students.

State peer staffing position

78th percentile

15.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 907
Teachers (FTE): 52
Student–teacher ratio: 17.4:1

What the reported data says about Champ Cooper Elementary School

Champ Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Ponchatoula. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Tangipahoa Parish. NCES reports 1,163 students for 2024–25.

Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.1%) and Black (31.7%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Champ Cooper Elementary School

1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 8.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 65.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White52.1%
Hispanic8.5%
Black31.7%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hammond Westside Montessori

Elementary · Grades PK–08

1,022 reported students

Hammond Eastside Magnet

Elementary · Grades PK–08

1,340 reported students

Loranger Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

800 reported students

D.C. Reeves Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–04

688 reported students

Tucker Memorial Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–02

633 reported students

Independence Leadership Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–06

548 reported students

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Public schools near Champ Cooper Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hammond Eastside Magnet Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish	PK–08	1,340	4.4 mi
D.C. Reeves Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish	03–04	688	6.6 mi
Tucker Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish	01–02	633	7 mi
Woodland Park Magnet Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish	PK–03	458	7.6 mi
Perrin Early Learning Center Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish	PK–KG	338	7.6 mi
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish	03–06	1,480	7.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Champ Cooper Elementary School

What grades does Champ Cooper Elementary School serve?

Champ Cooper Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tangipahoa Parish.

How many students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School?

Champ Cooper Elementary School reported 1,163 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 907 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Champ Cooper Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 1,163 students and 76.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Champ Cooper Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Champ Cooper Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tangipahoa Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Champ Cooper Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

65.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Champ Cooper Elementary School in?

Champ Cooper Elementary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish, based in Amite, LA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Champ Cooper Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hammond Eastside Magnet (4.4 mi), D.C. Reeves Elementary School (6.6 mi), Tucker Memorial Elementary School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.