Enrollment
633
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ponchatoula, LA
Tucker Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tucker Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220168001324
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucker Memorial Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ponchatoula · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucker Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ponchatoula, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tucker Memorial Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tucker Memorial Elementary School
Tucker Memorial Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Louisiana schools and 35% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.2% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #388, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ponchatoula's elementary schools, it stands alongside D.C. Reeves Elementary School (688 students): Tucker Memorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 19.7:1).
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Tucker Memorial Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tucker Memorial Elementary School compares
Tucker Memorial Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Tucker Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Tucker Memorial Elementary School.
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tucker Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucker Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Ponchatoula
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tucker Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ponchatoula, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucker Memorial Elementary School is 22.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Tucker Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tucker Memorial Elementary School is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Ponchatoula, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tucker Memorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ponchatoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ponchatoula on the city page.
Is Tucker Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Tucker Memorial 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.
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