Champ Cooper Elementary School vs Hammond Eastside Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Champ Cooper Elementary School
Ponchatoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,163 students
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,340 students
| Measure | Champ Cooper Elementary School Ponchatoula, Louisiana | Hammond Eastside Magnet Hammond, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 697 | #400 of 697 |
| National rank | #13822 of 50,301 | #17132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,163 | 1,340 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 1,340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| city | Ponchatoula | Hammond |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Champ Cooper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 61.5).
- •Champ Cooper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Champ Cooper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Champ Cooper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Hammond Eastside Magnet does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Hammond Eastside Magnet is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 1,163.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Champ Cooper Elementary School better than Hammond Eastside Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Champ Cooper Elementary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 61.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Champ Cooper Elementary School and Hammond Eastside Magnet?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ponchatoula and Hammond in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Champ Cooper Elementary School: 1,163. Hammond Eastside Magnet: 1,340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Champ Cooper Elementary School and Hammond Eastside Magnet rank in Louisiana?
Champ Cooper Elementary School is 330th of 697 and Hammond Eastside Magnet is 400th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).