- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, IN
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington Irving Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180432000751
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Irving Elementary Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Irving Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Irving Elementary Sch ranks #7 of 12 schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Washington Irving Elementary Sch held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180432000751 · Hammond, IN Other · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 16:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Central High School (1,814 students)
Washington Irving Elementary Sch held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Irving Elementary Sch 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
- This school
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 Washington Irving Elementary Sch reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Irving Elementary Sch compares
Washington Irving Elementary Sch 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 3.8%
White 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Washington Irving Elementary Sch 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 Washington Irving Elementary Sch 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Eggers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Irving Elementary Sch'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
- 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.
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
755 students 17.6:1 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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Irving Elementary Sch
How many students attend Washington Irving Elementary Sch?
Washington Irving Elementary Sch has 754 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving Elementary Sch is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Irving Elementary Sch?
79.0% of students at Washington Irving Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Irving Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington Irving Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Hammond, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Irving Elementary Sch?
Washington Irving Elementary Sch 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 Washington Irving Elementary Sch rank among schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Irving Elementary Sch 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 Washington Irving Elementary Sch, 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.