Joseph Hess Elementary School

611 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Joseph Hess Elementary School, located in Hammond, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the School City of Hammond district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth. By utilizing a diverse curriculum, the faculty aims to meet the unique needs of its student population, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for their transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Joseph Hess Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and build positive relationships with their peers and educators. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards and a safe campus environment, the school serves as a central pillar for families in the Orchard Drive area, striving to empower every student to reach their full potential.

611

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Hess Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	264
Black	249
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
264 (43.2%)
Black
249 (40.8%)
White
66 (10.8%)
Two or More
28 (4.6%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)989-7355
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 69

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 78