- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Tucker Memorial Elementary School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220168001324 · Ponchatoula, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 22.6:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Tucker Memorial Elementary School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Tucker Memorial 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
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 633
Tucker Memorial Elementary School
633 students
What this shows Tucker Memorial Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucker Memorial Elementary School compares
Tucker Memorial 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,808
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
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.
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
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.