Enrollment
705
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180432002236
Thomas a Edison Elementary School — Hammond, IN
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas a Edison Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thomas a Edison Elementary School reports 705 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Indiana average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 705 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding School City of Hammond spends $16,325 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.8% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas a Edison Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Indiana — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,325
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 705 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 705 Top 82% in Indiana — larger than 18% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.0% +37% vs state
NCES ID 180432002236
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
African American 39.3%
White 8.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 705:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 58
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Hammond, which includes Thomas a Edison Elementary School.
$16,325
Per student
+12%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 53.8%
Federal 19.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
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 15.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Standard public school
754 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Standard public school
578 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School has 705 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hammond, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Thomas a Edison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hammond, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.