Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School

1300 Independence Blvd.
Zachary, LA 70791

889 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School, located in Zachary, Louisiana, is a prominent institution within the Zachary Community School District. Serving students in the upper elementary and middle school grades, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school. As part of a district that frequently ranks among the top in the state, Copper Mill emphasizes a high standard of student performance, supported by a dedicated faculty and a culture of continuous improvement.

Beyond its academic focus, Copper Mill provides a well-rounded environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s location on Independence Boulevard places it at the heart of the Zachary community, which is highly regarded for its family-oriented atmosphere and strong parent-teacher partnerships. By fostering both intellectual growth and character development, Copper Mill strives to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

889

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	20
Black	485
Asian	15
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

Black
485 (54.6 %)
White
334 (37.6 %)
Two or More
34 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.2 %)
Asian
15 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Zachary Community School District
Phone:	(225)658-1288
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 449

Grade 6 440