- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, LA
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Eastside Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001902
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond Eastside Magnet earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Eastside Magnet has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hammond, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Hammond Eastside Magnet held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 220168001902 · Hammond, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,340 enr · 17.4:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Hammond Eastside Magnet held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Hammond Eastside Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- This school
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- Loranger Eleme 800
Loranger Elementary School
800 students
What this shows Hammond Eastside Magnet reports 1,340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammond Eastside Magnet compares
Hammond Eastside Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 0% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,340
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.0%
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Hammond Eastside Magnet is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammond Eastside Magnet 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loranger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond Eastside Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Hammond
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hammond Eastside Magnet
How many students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet?
Hammond Eastside Magnet has 1,340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Eastside Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Eastside Magnet is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammond Eastside Magnet?
62.8% of students at Hammond Eastside Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Eastside Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Eastside Magnet is African American at 51.0% of enrollment, in Hammond, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Eastside Magnet?
Hammond Eastside Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hammond Eastside Magnet rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Hammond on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Hammond Eastside Magnet, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Champ Cooper Elementary School (1,163 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.