Tucker Memorial Elementary School

310 South Third Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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Tucker Memorial Elementary School serves 689 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tucker Memorial Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
689 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tucker Memorial Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
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Black
39%
41%
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White
42%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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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?
689 students attend Tucker Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Tucker Memorial Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tucker Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Tucker Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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