Perrin Early Learning Center

350 West Ash Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Perrin Early Learning Center serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Perrin Early Learning Center's student population of 465 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
465 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Perrin Early Learning Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
14%
11%
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Black
39%
41%
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White
41%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Perrin Early Learning Center often compared to?
Perrin Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Eastside Magnet, Champ Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Perrin Early Learning Center?
465 students attend Perrin Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Perrin Early Learning Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perrin Early Learning Center?
Perrin Early Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perrin Early Learning Center offer ?
Perrin Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Perrin Early Learning Center part of?
Perrin Early Learning Center is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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