Trafton Academy at Hammond
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hammond, LA
47342 N Cherry St, Hammond, LA 70401
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Hammond
- Serving families in Hammond since at least 2011
In Hammond, Louisiana, Trafton Academy at Hammond is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 219 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 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
- 219
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 104 girls, 115 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Trafton Academy at Hammond 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 Trafton Academy at Hammond
What grades does Trafton Academy at Hammond serve?
Trafton Academy at Hammond serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Trafton Academy at Hammond?
About 219 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Trafton Academy at Hammond?
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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