Champ Cooper Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Ponchatoula, LA Grades PK–08 Rural: Fringe Hammond, LA SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
  • 1,163 Students
  • 76.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (985)542-6182 Phone
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Champ Cooper Elementary School
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
1,163
Students
76.5
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(985)542-6182
Phone

Champ Cooper Elementary School is a public school administered by the Tangipahoa Parish district in Ponchatoula, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 1,163 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
1,163.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 154% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.21:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
65.7%
State avg: 71.8%
▼ 8% better
School Details
School Name
Champ Cooper Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220168001299
State School ID
LA-053-053003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
42530 Highway 445
City
Ponchatoula
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70454
County
Tangipahoa Parish
Metro Area
Hammond, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2201
State Leg. Upper
22037
State Leg. Lower
22073
Latitude
30.4721
Longitude
-90.3246
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
1,163
Total Students
👩‍🏫
76.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
76.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)76.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 764 65.7%
Not Applicable 617 53.1%
District Info
District Name
Tangipahoa Parish
LEAID
2201680
State LEA ID
LA-053
Phone
(985)748-2502
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Amite
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$306,257K
Federal Revenue
$59,735K
State Revenue
$136,658K
Local Revenue
$109,864K
Total Expenditure
$299,498K
Instruction Exp.
$152,400K
Support Services
$98,747K
Other Current Exp.
$13,973K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Champ Cooper Elementary School

1
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Hammond · Elementary
4.4 mi
2
Hammond High Magnet School
Hammond · High
4.5 mi
3
Martha Vinyard Elementary School
Ponchatoula · Middle
4.8 mi
4
Ponchatoula High School
Ponchatoula · High
5.1 mi
5
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Covington · Other
5.2 mi
6
D.C. Reeves Elementary School
Ponchatoula · Elementary
6.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Champ Cooper Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School?
1,163 students are enrolled at Champ Cooper Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Champ Cooper Elementary School have?
Champ Cooper Elementary School has 76.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Champ Cooper Elementary School serve?
Champ Cooper Elementary School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Champ Cooper Elementary School a charter school?
Champ Cooper Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Champ Cooper Elementary School located in?
Champ Cooper Elementary School is located in the Hammond, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Champ Cooper Elementary School belong to?
Champ Cooper Elementary School is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district.
How much does Tangipahoa Parish spend per student?
The Tangipahoa Parish district spends approximately $257,521,926 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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