Champ Cooper Elementary School

42530 Highway 445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,126 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 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 32%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Champ Cooper Elementary School's student population of 1,126 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,126 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Champ Cooper Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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)
#614 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Champ Cooper Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Champ Cooper Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Champ Cooper Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Champ Cooper Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Champ Cooper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Champ Cooper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #614 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 32% 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?
1,126 students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Champ Cooper Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Champ Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Champ Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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