- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, LA
Woodland Park Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Park Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001991
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Park Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Park Magnet has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Park Magnet ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hammond, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Woodland Park Magnet held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220168001991 · Hammond, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 17:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Woodland Park Magnet held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Woodland Park 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
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 458
Woodland Park Magnet
458 students
What this shows Woodland Park Magnet reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Park Magnet compares
Woodland Park 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Woodland Park Magnet is less 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 Woodland Park 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Park 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
- 1,340
- 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 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Park Magnet
How many students attend Woodland Park Magnet?
Woodland Park Magnet has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, LA. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Park Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Park Magnet is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Park Magnet?
85.7% of students at Woodland Park Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Park Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Park Magnet is African American at 79.5% of enrollment, in Hammond, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Park Magnet?
Woodland Park Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Park Magnet rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Park Magnet ranks #2 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 Woodland Park Magnet, 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.