- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, IN
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180432000744
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School shrank from 669 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 180432000744 · Hammond, IN Other · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 18.8:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Central High School (1,814 students)
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School shrank from 669 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hammond Centra
Hammond Central High School
1,814 students
- Morton Senior
Morton Senior High School
1,446 students
- Warren G Hardi
Warren G Harding Elementary School
755 students
- Washington Irv
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
754 students
- Thomas a Ediso 705
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
705 students
- This school 622
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
622 students
What this shows Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School compares
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
White 3.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hammond reports $14,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Hammond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
755 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Standard public school
754 students 16:1 students per teacher
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Standard public school
578 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
How many students attend Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School?
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School?
76.4% of students at Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Hammond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School?
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Hammond, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hammond on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Hammond?
Besides Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School, School City of Hammond also operates Hammond Central High School (1,814 students), Morton Senior High School (1,446 students), and Warren G Harding Elementary School (755 students). See the School City of Hammond district page for the complete list.