Perrin Early Learning Center

350 West Ash Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Perrin Early Learning Center's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
416 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Perrin Early Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
36%
42%
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White
46%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Perrin Early Learning Center often compared to?
Perrin Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Eastside Magnet, Champ Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Perrin Early Learning Center?
416 students attend Perrin Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Perrin Early Learning Center students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perrin Early Learning Center?
Perrin Early Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perrin Early Learning Center offer ?
Perrin Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Perrin Early Learning Center part of?
Perrin Early Learning Center is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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