How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hammond Westside Montessori | Natalbany Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hammond, LA | Tickfaw, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 347 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.9% | 76.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hammond Westside Montessori | Natalbany Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,701 | $13,701 |
| District | Tangipahoa Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hammond Westside Montessori | Natalbany Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.8% | 15.0% |
| African American | 53.6% | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% | 20.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hammond Westside Montessori | Natalbany Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 511:1 | 347:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.3% | 53.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 94 | 56 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.