Tucker Memorial Elementary School

310 South Third Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tucker Memorial Elementary School serves 636 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Tucker Memorial Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
636 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tucker Memorial Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
35%
42%
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White
46%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Tucker Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Tucker Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Eastside Magnet, Perrin Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
636 students attend Tucker Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tucker Memorial Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucker Memorial Elementary School?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tucker Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Tucker Memorial Elementary School part of?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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