How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Joseph Hess Elementary School | Morton Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hammond, IN | Hammond, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 611 | 1,446 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.4% | 65.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Joseph Hess Elementary School | Morton Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,325 | $16,325 |
| District | School City of Hammond | School City of Hammond |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Joseph Hess Elementary School | Morton Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 8.4% |
| African American | 40.8% | 46.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.2% | 39.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Joseph Hess Elementary School | Morton Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 144.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.8% | 46.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 29 | 30 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.