Enrollment
458
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Park Magnet compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Park Magnet
Woodland Park Magnet is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hammond, Louisiana, enrolling 458 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.7% of students qualify for free meals, 37% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 458 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 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% 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 Eastside Magnet (1,340 students): Woodland Park Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.4:1).
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park Magnet compares
Woodland Park 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,458
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Woodland Park 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 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
- 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 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 (~458 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Woodland Park Magnet a good school?
Woodland Park Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 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.
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