Enrollment
570
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180432000749
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School — Hammond, IN
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary School reports 570 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% above the Indiana average and 38% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% 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 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Jefferson 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 69% | — | — |
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
71.3%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 570 Top 69% in Indiana — larger than 31% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.3% +44% vs state
NCES ID 180432000749
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 10.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Hammond, which includes Thomas Jefferson 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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 18.5:1 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
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 570 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hammond, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is African American at 44.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hammond, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.