- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ponchatoula, LA
Champ Cooper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Champ Cooper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001299
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Champ Cooper Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Ponchatoula · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Champ Cooper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Ponchatoula, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Champ Cooper Elementary School held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 220168001299 · Ponchatoula, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,163 enr · 23.3:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Champ Cooper Elementary School held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Champ Cooper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- This school
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- Loranger Eleme 800
Loranger Elementary School
800 students
What this shows Champ Cooper Elementary School reports 1,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Champ Cooper Elementary School compares
Champ Cooper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,163
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Champ Cooper Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Champ Cooper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loranger Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Champ Cooper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Ponchatoula
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Champ Cooper Elementary School
How many students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School?
Champ Cooper Elementary School has 1,163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ponchatoula, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Champ Cooper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Champ Cooper Elementary School is 23.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Champ Cooper Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Champ Cooper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Champ Cooper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Champ Cooper Elementary School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Ponchatoula, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Champ Cooper Elementary School?
Champ Cooper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Champ Cooper Elementary School rank among public schools in Ponchatoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Ponchatoula, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ponchatoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Champ Cooper Elementary School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.