Champ Cooper Elementary School vs Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 57 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
Lake Elementary School
St. Amant · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Champ Cooper Elementary School Ponchatoula, Louisiana | Lake Elementary School St. Amant, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #330 of 697 | #35 of 697 |
| National rank | #13822 of 50,301 | #2569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,163 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 86% |
| city | Ponchatoula | St. Amant |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 66.4).
- •Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 63%).
- •Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 73%).
- •Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 65.7%).
- •Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
- •Champ Cooper Elementary School is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 1,096.
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 Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 66.4 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 Lake Elementary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Ponchatoula and St. Amant in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Champ Cooper Elementary School: 1,163. Lake Elementary School: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Champ Cooper Elementary School and Lake Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Champ Cooper Elementary School is 330th of 697 and Lake Elementary School is 35th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).