Serving 1,163 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Champ Cooper Elementary School serves the southeast part of Ponchatoula, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 78.6 square miles, with typical drives to the school averaging 10-12 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Champ Cooper Elementary School's student population of 1,163 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,163 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Champ Cooper Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champ Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Champ Cooper Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Champ Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
Champ Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Eastside Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School?
1,163 students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Champ Cooper Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Champ Cooper Elementary School?
Champ Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Champ Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Champ Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Champ Cooper Elementary School part of?
Champ Cooper Elementary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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