Hammond Westside Primary School serves 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
77%
42%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Hammond Westside Primary School?
601 students attend Hammond Westside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hammond Westside Primary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond Westside Primary School?
Hammond Westside Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hammond Westside Primary School offer ?
Hammond Westside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Hammond Westside Primary School part of?
Hammond Westside Primary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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