Hammond Eastside Primary School (Closed 2012)

Hammond Eastside Primary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
60-64%
66%
(10-11)
70-74%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
74%
41%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Hammond Eastside Primary School?
473 students attend Hammond Eastside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hammond Eastside Primary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hammond Eastside Primary School?
Hammond Eastside Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hammond Eastside Primary School offer ?
Hammond Eastside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Hammond Eastside Primary School part of?
Hammond Eastside Primary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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