- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, IN
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Warren G Harding Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180432000750
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren G Harding Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren G Harding Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren G Harding Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Warren G Harding Elementary School shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 180432000750 · Hammond, IN Other · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 17.6:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Central High School (1,814 students)
Warren G Harding Elementary School shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Warren G Harding 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
- This school
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
- Henry W Eggers 693
Henry W Eggers Middle School
693 students
What this shows Warren G Harding Elementary School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren G Harding Elementary School compares
Warren G Harding Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
23
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
African American 31.1%
White 14.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Warren G Harding 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 Warren G Harding 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Eggers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren G Harding 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
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hammond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren G Harding Elementary School
How many students attend Warren G Harding Elementary School?
Warren G Harding Elementary School has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren G Harding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren G Harding Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren G Harding Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Warren G Harding Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren G Harding Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Warren G Harding Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Hammond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren G Harding Elementary School?
Warren G Harding Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Warren G Harding Elementary School rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren G Harding Elementary School ranks #9 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 Warren G Harding Elementary School, School City of Hammond also operates Hammond Central High School (1,814 students), Morton Senior High School (1,446 students), and Washington Irving Elementary Sch (754 students). See the School City of Hammond district page for the complete list.