Tucker Memorial Elementary School

310 South Third Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

633 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

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.

633

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tucker Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	93
Black	257
Asian	3
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

Black
257 (40.6%)
White
230 (36.3%)
Hispanic
93 (14.7%)
Two or More
49 (7.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tangipahoa Parish
Phone:	(985)386-6449
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 1 306

Grade 2 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tucker Memorial Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	306
Grade 2	327

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tucker Memorial Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	49.4%
Male	320	50.6%

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