HAMMOND EASTSIDE MAGNET

Hammond Eastside Magnet is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Hammond, LA with about 1,226 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, Hammond Eastside Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hammond Eastside Magnet School, located in Hammond, Louisiana, is a specialized K-8 institution operating within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide an enriched academic environment that focuses on cultivating student talents through specialized curricula. The school serves a diverse student population and is noted for its commitment to maintaining high academic standards while offering unique programs that differentiate it from traditional neighborhood schools.

The campus at 45050 River Road serves as a hub for both rigorous core academics and extracurricular development. By emphasizing a magnet-based approach, the school typically attracts families looking for specific educational pathways, often incorporating themes such as arts integration, advanced technology, or accelerated learning tracks. Overall, Hammond Eastside Magnet plays a vital role in the local educational landscape by providing a structured, goal-oriented setting designed to prepare middle-school students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Hammond Eastside Magnet at (985) 345-8494 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.