- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, IN
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Hess Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180432002413
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Hess Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Hess Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432002413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Joseph Hess Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180432002413 · Hammond, IN Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 16.5:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Central High School (1,814 students)
Joseph Hess Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Joseph Hess Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hammond Centra
Hammond Central High School
1,814 students
- Morton Senior
Morton Senior High School
1,446 students
- Warren G Hardi
Warren G Harding Elementary School
755 students
- Washington Irv
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
754 students
- Thomas a Ediso 705
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
705 students
- This school 611
Joseph Hess Elementary School
611 students
What this shows Joseph Hess Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Hess Elementary School compares
Joseph Hess Elementary School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$14,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
African American 40.8%
White 10.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Joseph Hess Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hammond reports $14,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Hess Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Hess Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Standard public school
578 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Hess Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph Hess Elementary School?
Joseph Hess Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Hess Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Joseph Hess Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Hess Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Hess Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Hammond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Hess Elementary School?
Joseph Hess Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph Hess Elementary School rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks #7 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 School City of Hammond?
Besides Joseph Hess Elementary School, School City of Hammond also operates Hammond Central High School (1,814 students), Morton Senior High School (1,446 students), and Warren G Harding Elementary School (755 students). See the School City of Hammond district page for the complete list.