Hammond Westside Montessori

1,022 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.

1,022

Total Students

91.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond Westside Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	205
Black	548
Asian	11
Two or More	42
American Indian	3

Black
548 (53.6%)
White
213 (20.8%)
Hispanic
205 (20.1%)
Two or More
42 (4.1%)
Asian
11 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	1,022
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 79

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 99