Perrin Early Learning Center

350 West Ash Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • 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)
Total Students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
41%
42%
White
34%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
(22-23)
30.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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