- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laurel, MD
Hammond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240042000734
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Hammond Elementary grew from 651 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 240042000734 · Laurel, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 18.2:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Hammond Elementary grew from 651 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hammond Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Hammond Elementary
763 students
What this shows Hammond Elementary reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammond Elementary compares
Hammond Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
African American 24.9%
Asian 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Hammond Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Laurel
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hammond Elementary
How many students attend Hammond Elementary?
Hammond Elementary has 763 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laurel, MD. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammond Elementary?
16.6% of students at Hammond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Elementary is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Elementary?
Hammond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Laurel, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Hammond Elementary, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.