- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Munster, IN
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank H Hammond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180735001254
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank H Hammond Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Munster · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank H Hammond Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank H Hammond Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Munster · Indiana
NCES ID 180735001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Frank H Hammond Elementary School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 180735001254 · Munster, IN Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 17.2:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Munster High School (1,474 students)
Frank H Hammond Elementary School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Frank H Hammond Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munster High S
Munster High School
1,474 students
- Wilbur Wright
Wilbur Wright Middle School
990 students
- This school
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
620 students
- James B Eads E 554
James B Eads Elementary School
554 students
- Ernest R Ellio 463
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
463 students
What this shows Frank H Hammond Elementary School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank H Hammond Elementary School compares
Frank H Hammond 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 7.4%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Frank H Hammond Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School Town of Munster reports $12,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank H Hammond Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Eads Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank H Hammond Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank H Hammond Elementary School
How many students attend Frank H Hammond Elementary School?
Frank H Hammond Elementary School has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Munster, IN. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank H Hammond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank H Hammond Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank H Hammond Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Frank H Hammond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank H Hammond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank H Hammond Elementary School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Munster, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank H Hammond Elementary School?
Frank H Hammond Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Frank H Hammond Elementary School rank among public schools in Munster?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank H Hammond Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Munster on the city page.
What other schools are in School Town of Munster?
Besides Frank H Hammond Elementary School, School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students), Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students), and James B Eads Elementary School (554 students). See the School Town of Munster district page for the complete list.