TUCKER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tucker Memorial Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Ponchatoula, LA with about 649 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, Tucker Memorial Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Tucker Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, serving students in the Tangipahoa Parish School System. Situated in the heart of the community at 310 South Third Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners, typically spanning the primary grade levels. As part of a district committed to academic growth, Tucker Memorial emphasizes core curriculum subjects while working to foster a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.
The school is recognized for its role in the Ponchatoula community, a town often celebrated for its "Strawberry Capital of the World" heritage. Like many schools in the area, Tucker Memorial places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, striving to create a safe, inclusive space for children to develop both socially and academically. By utilizing local resources and district-wide initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a positive educational experience that aligns with Louisiana’s state standards for elementary instruction.
For more information, contact Tucker Memorial Elementary School at (985) 386-6449 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6449
TUCKER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ponchatoula, LA with about 649 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Total Students:
- 649
- Teachers:
- 30.95
- 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 649 students
- White
- 50.2%
- Black or African American
- 38.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.