Perrin Early Learning Center

350 West Ash Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Perrin Early Learning Center serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • 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 455 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
455 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Perrin Early Learning Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
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Black
39%
41%
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White
40%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Perrin Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perrin Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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?
455 students attend Perrin Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Perrin Early Learning Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perrin Early Learning Center?
Perrin Early Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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