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School City Of Hammond School District (2026) - Hammond, IN

School City Of Hammond School District

41 Williams Street
Hammond, IN 46320
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

School City Of Hammond School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,755 students in School City Of Hammond School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School City Of Hammond School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
9,755 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
560 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

School City Of Hammond School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#344 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
39%
18%
41%
9%
34%
81%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
47%
15%
% Black
40%
14%
% White
8%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,864 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,717 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,864
$13,125
Spending / Student
$15,717
$12,758

Best School City Of Hammond School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren G Harding Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 165th St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7351
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6940 Northcote Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Hess Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3640 Orchard Dr
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7355
Gr: PK-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4221 Towle Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2475
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Gr: PK-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Gr: PK-6
Rank: #77.
Morton Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6915 Grand Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,446 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Frank O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Hammond Central High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5926 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2442
Gr: 9-12 | 1,814 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Annie Burns-hicks Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Gr: PK-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Irving Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4727 Pine Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 933-2467
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Henry W Eggers Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5825 Blaine Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2449
Gr: 7-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Charles N Scott Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7340
Gr: 7-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Area Career Center
Vocational School
5727 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2428
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,755 students.
What is the rank of School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District is ranked #351 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School City Of Hammond School District?
47% of School City Of Hammond School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School City Of Hammond School District?
School City Of Hammond School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is School City Of Hammond School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,717 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,755 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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