Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School

622 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Maywood Elementary School, located at 1001 165th St in Hammond, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School City of Hammond district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Maywood strives to equip its students with the essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills necessary for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond core academics, Maywood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic growth of its students. The school environment is designed to be inclusive, encouraging collaboration among teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive. Through various programs and a dedicated staff, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture that values character building and lifelong learning, positioning it as a vital hub for the families it serves in the Hammond area.

622

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	218
Black	357
Two or More	23

Black
357 (57.4%)
Hispanic
218 (35.0%)
White
24 (3.9%)
Two or More
23 (3.7%)

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:	School City of Hammond
Phone:	(219)933-2477
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 92