Serving 972 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Champ Cooper Elementary School's student population of 972 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Champ Cooper Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
28%
42%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
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 #672 out of 1,237 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School?
972 students attend Champ Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Champ Cooper Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 21:1, 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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