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#264 of 478 private schools in IN

St Casimir School

Elementary School

4329 CAMERON AVE, Hammond, IN 46327

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

347

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

347

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#264 of 478

In Hammond

#5 of 5

public schools

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About St Casimir School

St Casimir School is a private elementary school in Hammond, IN. St Casimir School serves approximately 347 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Casimir School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Casimir School show 26% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it comparesOn par with IN schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Casimir School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Casimir School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Hammond, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.1:1

This School

16.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

347

This School

579

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

3.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.6% vs 0%

Black 2% vs 0%

Asian 0.9% vs 0%

St Casimir School Hammond Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Casimir School (this school)	—	347	16.1:1	6.5
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	0.2 mi	550	16.7:1	3.0
Washington Irving Elementary Sch	0.7 mi	740	18.5:1	2.3
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech	1.3 mi	551	13.1:1	5.4
Henry W Eggers Middle School	1.9 mi	783	17:1	3.3
Lew Wallace Elementary School	2.4 mi	450	17.3:1	2.1
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School	2.7 mi	626	16.1:1	2.5
Kenwood Elementary School	2.7 mi	267	12.1:1	3.5
Thomas A Edison Elementary School	3.4 mi	634	18.1:1	3.2
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	3.5 mi	415	13:1	4.0
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School	3.7 mi	507	14.5:1	3.0
Warren G Harding Elementary School	4.3 mi	643	15.7:1	5.2
Morton Elementary School	4.3 mi	525	16.9:1	2.5
Charles N Scott Middle School	5.3 mi	734	18.8:1	4.0
Joseph Hess Elementary School	5.6 mi	686	19.1:1	3.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 32%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 347

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 26.4% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 29.4% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.8%

Hispanic 8.6%

Two or More 6.6%

Black 2.0%

Asian 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4329 CAMERON AVE, Hammond, IN 46327

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Casimir School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOLHOUSE (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby East Chicago), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lincoln Elem School (rated 6.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Calumet City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hammond, see our Hammond schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Hammond	0.2 mi	550	3.0
Washington Irving Elementary Sch Hammond	0.7 mi	740	2.3
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hammond	1.3 mi	551	5.4
Wilson Elementary School Calumet City	1.4 mi	355	4.9
BISHOP NOLL INSTITUTE/CATHOLIC DIOECE OF GARY Hammond	1.3 mi	481	7.2
Henry W Eggers Middle School Hammond	1.9 mi	783	3.3
Burnham Elem School Burnham	1.5 mi	148	3.9
Hammond Central High School Hammond	2.0 mi	1,923	4.7
East Chicago Central High School East Chicago	1.5 mi	1,021	6.5
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOLHOUSE Hammond	2.1 mi	105	9.1
Lincoln Elem School Calumet City	2.0 mi	740	6.4
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch East Chicago	1.7 mi	366	3.5
William McKinley Elementary School East Chicago	1.8 mi	457	3.0
Wentworth Intermediate School Calumet City	1.9 mi	316	4.5
Wentworth Jr High School Calumet City	1.9 mi	313	5.4
ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL East Chicago	1.9 mi	159	7.2
Carrie Gosch PK Center East Chicago	1.8 mi	90	2.6
Lew Wallace Elementary School Hammond	2.4 mi	450	2.1
Thornton Fractnl No High School Calumet City	2.1 mi	1,389	5.7
Clay Elem School Chicago	2.1 mi	592	4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46327 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,457

Median Home Value

$116,900

Median Rent

$1,133/mo

Population

10,797

College Educated

11.6%

Homeownership

61.8%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

28.1%

Median Age

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Converse Elementary School Converse, IN	331	6.5
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech Merrillville, IN	227	6.5
Joy Elementary School Michigan City, IN	426	6.5
Kennedy Academy South Bend, IN	480	6.5
Lakeview Elementary School Bloomington, IN	385	6.5
Marsh Elementary School Michigan City, IN	321	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Casimir School

What grades does St Casimir School serve?

St Casimir School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Casimir School?

St Casimir School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Casimir School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Casimir School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Casimir School rank in IN?

St Casimir School ranks #264 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Casimir School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Casimir School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Casimir School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Casimir School has 26% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Casimir School a private school?

Yes, St Casimir School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Casimir School a religious school?

St Casimir School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 70 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 67 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 347
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Lake County
Phone: (219) 932-2686

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