Perrin Early Learning Center serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Attendance Zone: Perrin Early Learning Center serves the southern part of Ponchatoula, LA, covering an area of approximately 145 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 12.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perrin Early Learning Center's student population of 338 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perrin Early Learning Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 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, Tucker Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Perrin Early Learning Center?
338 students attend Perrin Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Perrin Early Learning Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perrin Early Learning Center?
Perrin Early Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Perrin Early Learning Center offer ?
Perrin Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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