Perrin Early Learning Center
Tel:
(985) 386-9734
Perrin Early Learning Center serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Perrin Early Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Perrin Early Learning Center's student population of 418 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Perrin Early Learning Center is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 38% | 43% |
| White | 49% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tangipahoa Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Perrin Early Learning Center is Ponchatoula High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ponchatoula Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tucker Memorial Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ponchatoula Ponchatoula Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 814 students
0.5 miles
315 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 370-5322 0.5 7-8 814 - Ponchatoula Tucker Memorial Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 649 students
0.6 miles
310 South Third Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6449 0.6 1-2 649 - Ponchatoula D.c. Reeves Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 691 students
1.3 miles
18026 Sisters Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6433 1.3 3-4 691 - Ponchatoula Ponchatoula High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,794 student
2.4 miles
19452 Highway 22 East
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514 2.4 8-12 1,794 - Ponchatoula Martha Vinyard Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 771 students
2.8 miles
40105 Dunson Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6364 2.8 4-6 771
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