Enrollment
578
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, IN
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180008202466Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech ranks #5 of 12 schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: Hammond Academy of Science & Tech · Indiana
NCES ID 180008202466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% 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
What stands out at Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hammond, Indiana, enrolling 578 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hammond Academy of Science & Tech spends $9,201 per pupil, 24% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hammond's public schools, it stands alongside Warren G Harding Elementary School (755 students): Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 17.6:1).
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is a single-school charter district, so Hammond Academy of Science & Tech operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Hammond Academy of Science & Tech compares
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$9,201
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, which includes Hammond Academy of Science & Tech.
$9,201
Per student
-24%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~578 students)
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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 public 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 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hammond Academy of Science & Tech rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech ranks #5 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.
Is Hammond Academy of Science & Tech a good school?
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Hammond Academy of Science & Tech?
None; Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is a single-school charter district, and Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is its only campus.
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