Frank H Hammond Elementary School

(219)838-2060

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frank H. Hammond Elementary School, located in Munster, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the School Town of Munster district, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. It consistently maintains high performance ratings within the state, reflecting a dedicated faculty and a community that places a high value on educational achievement and student development.

Beyond academics, Frank H. Hammond is recognized for fostering a well-rounded school culture that encourages social-emotional growth and extracurricular participation. The school benefits from active parent involvement and a collaborative atmosphere, which helps bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home support. Its location in the established community of Munster allows it to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for stability and high standards in suburban Northwest Indiana.

620

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	170
Black	46
Asian	43
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
325 (52.4%)
Hispanic
170 (27.4%)
Black
46 (7.4%)
Asian
43 (6.9%)
Two or More
34 (5.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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 Town of Munster
Phone:	(219)838-2060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 114