Enrollment
620
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank H Hammond Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Frank H Hammond Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Munster, Indiana, enrolling 620 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 620 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students) and Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students) alongside Frank H Hammond Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frank H Hammond Elementary School compares
Frank H Hammond Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Munster, which includes Frank H Hammond Elementary School.
$11,249
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frank H Hammond Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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