Tucker Memorial Elementary School serves 709 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 1-2
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tucker Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tucker Memorial Elementary School's student population of 709 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tucker Memorial Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
35%
41%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
709 students attend Tucker Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tucker Memorial Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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 24:1, 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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