TANGI ACADEMY
Tangi Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 329 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Tangi Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tangi Academy is a public charter school located in Hammond, Louisiana, serving students in grades K-8. Established with a focus on providing a structured and rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a back-to-basics approach to education. It is known for maintaining high expectations for student conduct and academic achievement, often utilizing a traditional curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
Beyond its academic core, Tangi Academy places significant value on school culture and community engagement. By operating as a charter institution, the school offers an alternative choice for families in Tangipahoa Parish who are seeking a focused, disciplined learning environment. The school’s administration and faculty work to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student accountability, personal responsibility, and consistent preparation for high school success.
For more information, contact Tangi Academy at (985) 218-0179 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
TANGI ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Hammond, LA with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
Tangipahoa Charter School Association - Total Students:
- 329
- Teachers:
- 20.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 329 students
- Black or African American
- 46.2%
- White
- 41.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.