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#775 of 1,288 schools in LA
Champ Cooper Elementary School
Elementary School · Tangipahoa Parish · Ponchatoula, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42530 Highway 445, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- Math 30% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Champ Cooper Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Champ Cooper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ponchatoula), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,560
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Eastside MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Chesbrough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
| Hammond Westside MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 1,075 | Compare → |
| Roseland MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #7 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Champ Cooper Elementary School is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Champ Cooper Elementary School
Champ Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ponchatoula, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 1,159 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #775 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Champ Cooper Elementary School
What grades does Champ Cooper Elementary School serve?
Champ Cooper Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School?
Champ Cooper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Champ Cooper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Champ Cooper Elementary School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Champ Cooper Elementary School rank in LA?
Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks #775 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Champ Cooper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Champ Cooper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Champ Cooper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Champ Cooper Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Champ Cooper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Champ Cooper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Champ Cooper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Champ Cooper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Champ Cooper Elementary School?
59.1% of students at Champ Cooper Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (985) 542-6182
- Area population (ZIP 70454)
- 33,220
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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