School City of Hammond School District
School District · Hammond, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,275
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,275
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#265 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,879
+$2,517 vs Indiana median
District size
11,275 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
School City of Hammond ranks #265 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. School City of Hammond's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kenwood Elementary School (7.5/10), Lew Wallace Elementary School (6.6/10), and Warren G Harding Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among School City of Hammond schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among School City of Hammond schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in School City of Hammond
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenwood Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lew Wallace Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Warren G Harding Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Morton Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Thomas a Edison Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Washington Irving Elementary Sch | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Charles N Scott Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Frank O'bannon Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About School City of Hammond
School City of Hammond is a Hammond, Indiana school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 11,275 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $14,879 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, School City of Hammond demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kenwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, School City of Hammond students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 27.9%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in School City of Hammond, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in School City of Hammond with test data.
Schools in School City of Hammond
16 schoolsElementary Schools12
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Hammond
- Total Enrollment
- 11,275
- Teachers (FTE)
- 672
- District spending per student
- $14,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School City of Hammond?
School City of Hammond has 16 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for School City of Hammond?
The average composite rating for School City of Hammond is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in School City of Hammond?
School City of Hammond's district-level spending was $14,879 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in School City of Hammond?
The average student-teacher ratio in School City of Hammond is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in School City of Hammond?
Kenwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in School City of Hammond with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in School City of Hammond?
Across schools in School City of Hammond with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does School City of Hammond compare to other districts in Indiana?
School City of Hammond has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare School City of Hammond with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
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- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
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- Msd Warren Township (16)
- New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
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- Msd Washington Township (14)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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