Hammond Westside Montessori vs Perrin Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Westside Montessori
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,022 students
Perrin Early Learning Center
Ponchatoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
338 students
| Measure | Hammond Westside Montessori Hammond, Louisiana | Perrin Early Learning Center Ponchatoula, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 697 | #459 of 697 |
| National rank | #26092 of 50,301 | #20466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 1,022 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Hammond | Ponchatoula |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perrin Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 48.6).
- •Perrin Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 78.1%).
- •Perrin Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Hammond Westside Montessori is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 338.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hammond Westside Montessori better than Perrin Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Perrin Early Learning Center ranks higher (56.7 vs 48.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hammond Westside Montessori and Perrin Early Learning Center?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Ponchatoula in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Westside Montessori: 1,022. Perrin Early Learning Center: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Westside Montessori and Perrin Early Learning Center rank in Louisiana?
Hammond Westside Montessori is 542nd of 697 and Perrin Early Learning Center is 459th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).