Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Woodland Park Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodland Park Elementary Magnet's attendance zone covers the entire Hammond, LA school district, encompassing approximately 844.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 18.3 miles and some areas reaching up to 35.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Park Magnet's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodland Park Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Park Magnet is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Woodland Park Magnet's ranking?
Woodland Park Magnet is ranked #1112 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodland Park Magnet often compared to?
Woodland Park Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Westside Montessori, Southeastern La University Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodland Park Magnet?
458 students attend Woodland Park Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Woodland Park Magnet students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodland Park Magnet?
Woodland Park Magnet has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodland Park Magnet offer ?
Woodland Park Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Park Magnet part of?
Woodland Park Magnet is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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