Hammond Westside Montessori

1,072 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hammond Westside Montessori, located at 2600 Westpark Avenue in Hammond, Louisiana, is a public magnet school that operates under the Tangipahoa Parish School System. The school is distinct for its commitment to the Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. By fostering an environment that encourages independence and critical thinking, the school aims to support the holistic development of students, allowing them to progress at their own pace within carefully prepared, mixed-age classrooms.

As a magnet program, Hammond Westside Montessori serves a diverse student body and focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community and academic rigor. The curriculum integrates traditional educational standards with Montessori methods, providing students with unique opportunities to explore their interests while mastering core subjects. The school is dedicated to nurturing students' natural curiosity and fostering a lifelong love of learning, preparing them for future academic success in a supportive and structured environment.

1,072

Total Students

67.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond Westside Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	145
Black	585
Asian	8
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
585 (54.6 %)
White
279 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
145 (13.5 %)
Two or More
51 (4.8 %)
Asian
8 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tangipahoa Parish
Phone:	(985)345-7233
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	752
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 91