Enrollment
578
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180008202466 Charter school
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech — Hammond, IN
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hammond Academy of Science & Tech · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hammond Academy of Science & Tech compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech reports 578 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Indiana average and 22% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 289 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hammond Academy of Science & Tech spends $12,179 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.8% from local sources (property taxes), 80.8% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hammond Academy of Science & Tech compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,179
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 578 Top 70% in Indiana — larger than 30% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.3% +28% vs state
NCES ID 180008202466
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 19.0%
White 7.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 289:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.6%
In-school suspensions 55
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, which includes Hammond Academy of Science & Tech.
$12,179
Per student
-16%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.8%
State 80.8%
Federal 14.4%
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.
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 15.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Standard public school
754 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
How many students attend Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has 578 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hammond, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is 14.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
63.3% of students at Hammond Academy of Science & Tech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hammond, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.