Excellent
#190 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 15% in state
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Elementary School · Tangipahoa Parish · Hammond, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish elementary school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45046 River Road, Hammond, LA 70401
- Math 29% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hammond Eastside Magnet score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hammond Eastside Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,532/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,995
Median home value
$226,800
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–3 | 4.3 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Champ Cooper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 1,159 | Compare → |
| Oaks Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Holy Ghost SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 495 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #1 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hammond Eastside Magnet is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hammond Eastside Magnet
Hammond Eastside Magnet is a public elementary school in Hammond, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 1,391 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hammond Eastside Magnet
What grades does Hammond Eastside Magnet serve?
Hammond Eastside Magnet serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet?
Hammond Eastside Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 1,391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Eastside Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Eastside Magnet is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hammond Eastside Magnet rank in LA?
Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks #190 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Hammond Eastside Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Hammond Eastside Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hammond Eastside Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hammond Eastside Magnet has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hammond Eastside Magnet a charter school?
No, Hammond Eastside Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hammond Eastside Magnet a Title I school?
No, Hammond Eastside Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hammond Eastside Magnet?
65.0% of students at Hammond Eastside Magnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (985) 345-8481
- Area population (ZIP 70401)
- 21,901
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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