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
0/100100/10039/100
👥 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.

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

-13 students YoY

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).

Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Steady CCD campus

-13 students YoY 180008202466 · Hammond, IN Other · MID · CHARTER

578 enr · 15.2:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 39

Nearest enrollment peer: Sonnie Hereford Elementary School (578 students)

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →

How Hammond Academy of Science & Tech compares

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology

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
$10,578
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
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.

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

District finance for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech reports $10,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

Similar other schools in Hammond

6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.

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.

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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).

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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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