- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, LA
Hammond Westside Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Westside Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001900
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond Westside Montessori earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Westside Montessori has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Westside Montessori ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hammond, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hammond Westside Montessori held near 1,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220168001900 · Hammond, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,022 enr · 15.3:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Hammond Westside Montessori held near 1,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Hammond Westside Montessori 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
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- This school
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- Loranger Eleme 800
Loranger Elementary School
800 students
What this shows Hammond Westside Montessori reports 1,022 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammond Westside Montessori compares
Hammond Westside Montessori 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Hammond Westside Montessori 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 Westside Montessori 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loranger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond Westside Montessori'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
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 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 (~1,022 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hammond Westside Montessori
How many students attend Hammond Westside Montessori?
Hammond Westside Montessori has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,075 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Westside Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Westside Montessori is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Hammond Westside Montessori?
67.9% of students at Hammond Westside Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Westside Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Westside Montessori is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Hammond, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Westside Montessori?
Hammond Westside Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Westside Montessori rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Westside Montessori ranks #3 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 Westside Montessori, 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.