- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zachary, LA
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003902013
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Zachary · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Zachary, LA.
School address
District: Zachary Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003902013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220003902013 · Zachary, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 18.6:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Zachary High School (1,726 students)
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zachary High S
Zachary High School
1,726 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
841 students
- This school
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
837 students
- Zachary Elemen
Zachary Elementary School
778 students
- Rollins Place
Rollins Place Elementary
774 students
- Northwestern E 337
Northwestern Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School compares
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,935
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 837 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
White 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zachary Community School District reports $12,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zachary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rollins Place Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Zachary
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
How many students attend Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School has 837 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zachary, LA. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School?
47.0% of students at Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Zachary, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School rank among elementary schools in Zachary?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Zachary, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Zachary on the city page.
What other schools are in Zachary Community School District?
Besides Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School, Zachary Community School District also operates Zachary High School (1,726 students), Northwestern Middle School (841 students), and Zachary Elementary School (778 students). See the Zachary Community School District district page for the complete list.