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 higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% 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
601 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
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
13:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
42%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
41%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
61%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
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 higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
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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