HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

690 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hammond Elementary School, located in Odessa, Florida, is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern part of the county, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core academics, critical thinking, and the development of strong fundamental skills. The school community is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of classroom instruction methods and extracurricular opportunities.

As a representative institution within the Hillsborough County school system, Hammond Elementary adheres to state standards while striving to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes the importance of a partnership between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing district-wide resources and curricula, Hammond Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal character development.

690

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	161
Black	24
Asian	32
Two or More	38

White
435 (63.0%)
Hispanic
161 (23.3%)
Two or More
38 (5.5%)
Asian
32 (4.6%)
Black
24 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)792-5120
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	45.4%
Male	377	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)