Enrollment
384
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hammond, LA
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Greenville Park Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220168001305
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenville Park Leadership Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenville Park Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Park Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hammond, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenville Park Leadership Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenville Park Leadership Academy
Greenville Park Leadership Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hammond, Louisiana, enrolling 384 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #225.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 384 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Greenville Park Leadership Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenville Park Leadership Academy compares
Greenville Park Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 31% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
White 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Greenville Park Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Greenville Park Leadership Academy.
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greenville Park Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenville Park Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenville Park Leadership Academy
How many students attend Greenville Park Leadership Academy?
Greenville Park Leadership Academy has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hammond, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Park Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenville Park Leadership Academy is 14.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenville Park Leadership Academy?
81.7% of students at Greenville Park Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenville Park Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Greenville Park Leadership Academy is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Hammond, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenville Park Leadership Academy?
Greenville Park Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenville Park Leadership Academy rank among public schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Park Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hammond, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hammond on the city page.
Is Greenville Park Leadership Academy a good school?
Greenville Park Leadership Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Greenville Park Leadership Academy, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.
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