Holy Ghost School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hammond, LA
507 N Oak St, Hammond, LA 70401
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Hammond
In Hammond, Louisiana, Holy Ghost School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 560 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 560
- Teachers
- 40.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 225 girls, 335 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baton Rouge
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Ghost School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Holy Ghost School
What grades does Holy Ghost School serve?
Holy Ghost School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Ghost School?
About 560 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Ghost School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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