Hammond Elementary

8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723

hes.hcpss.org

763 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hammond Elementary School, located in Laurel, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is prioritized alongside social-emotional development. By leveraging a robust curriculum and a variety of extracurricular programs, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and character education, Hammond Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. For families looking for the most current information on school calendars, academic resources, or community events, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://hes.hcpss.org.

763

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	76
Black	190
Asian	132
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (39.3%)
Black
190 (24.9%)
Asian
132 (17.3%)
Hispanic
76 (10.0%)
Two or More
62 (8.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)880-5890
Website:	http://hes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 103

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 131