Enrollment
1,340
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hammond Eastside Magnet compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hammond Eastside Magnet
Hammond Eastside Magnet is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Hammond, Louisiana, enrolling 1,340 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,340 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (34%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1340 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% 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.
Among Hammond's public schools, it stands alongside Hammond Westside Montessori (1,022 students): Hammond Eastside Magnet is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.3:1).
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Hammond Eastside Magnet.
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 Hammond Eastside Magnet compares
Hammond Eastside Magnet on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,458
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Hammond Eastside Magnet.
$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 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
- 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
- 1,163
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~1,340 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hammond Eastside Magnet a good school?
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. 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 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.
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