- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, IN
Lew Wallace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lew Wallace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180432000743
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lew Wallace Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lew Wallace Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lew Wallace Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.6 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180432000743 · Hammond, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.9:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Central High School (1,814 students)
Lew Wallace Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.6 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lew Wallace 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 465
Lew Wallace Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Lew Wallace Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lew Wallace Elementary School compares
Lew Wallace 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Lew Wallace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lew Wallace 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
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Standard public school
578 students 15.2:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lew Wallace Elementary School
How many students attend Lew Wallace Elementary School?
Lew Wallace Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lew Wallace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lew Wallace Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lew Wallace Elementary School?
77.2% of students at Lew Wallace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lew Wallace Elementary School?
Lew Wallace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lew Wallace Elementary School rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks #2 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 Lew Wallace 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.