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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL CITY OF HAMMOND·NCES 180432002413

Joseph Hess Elementary School

3640 Orchard Dr, Hammond, IN 46323 · (219)989-7355 · Lake County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL688 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
688
Elementary
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
37 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
520 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
73
Kindergarten
94
Grade 1
81
Grade 2
92
Grade 3
102
Grade 4
88
Grade 5
81
Grade 6
77
Student demographics
White
14%
Hispanic
42%
Black
40%
Two+
5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Quick facts

School name
Joseph Hess Elementary School
District
School City of Hammond
Address
3640 Orchard Dr, Hammond, IN 46323
Phone
(219)989-7355
County
Lake County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
688
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
520 (76%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
180432002413
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Joseph Hess Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph Hess Elementary School?
Joseph Hess Elementary School enrolls approximately 688 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Joseph Hess Elementary School serve?
Joseph Hess Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School is approximately 18.6:1 (37 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Joseph Hess Elementary School?
At Joseph Hess Elementary School, the student body is approximately 14% White, 42% Hispanic, 40% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Joseph Hess Elementary School?
Joseph Hess Elementary School is overseen by School City of Hammond in Lake County.
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