Below Average
#1168 of 1,288 schools in LA
Based on limited data
Tucker Memorial Elementary School
Elementary School · Tangipahoa Parish · Ponchatoula, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish elementary school serving grades 1st – 2nd.
310 South Third Street, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on LA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tucker Memorial 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Woodland Park MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–3 | 4.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Hammond Westside MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 1,075 | Compare → |
| Chesbrough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Tucker Memorial Elementary School is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tucker Memorial Elementary School
Tucker Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ponchatoula, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 689 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 1,288 schools in LA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tucker Memorial Elementary School
What grades does Tucker Memorial Elementary School serve?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucker Memorial 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 Tucker Memorial Elementary School rank in LA?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School ranks #1,168 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Tucker Memorial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tucker Memorial Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tucker Memorial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tucker Memorial Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tucker Memorial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Tucker Memorial 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (985) 386-6449
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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