How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Champ Cooper Elementary School | Hammond Eastside Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ponchatoula, LA | Hammond, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 1,340 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.3% | 67.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Champ Cooper Elementary School | Hammond Eastside Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,808 | $12,808 |
| District | Tangipahoa Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Champ Cooper Elementary School | Hammond Eastside Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 34.2% |
| African American | 31.7% | 51.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Champ Cooper Elementary School | Hammond Eastside Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 907:1 | 1208:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 27.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 86 | 119 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.