Hammond Elementary School

hammond.salkeiz.k12.or.us

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hammond Elementary School, located in Salem, Oregon, is a vibrant educational institution serving students within the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and social-emotional growth are prioritized. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Hammond Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility among its learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated staff, Hammond Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere that celebrates individuality. As part of the larger Salem-Keizer system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and pedagogical initiatives designed to meet the evolving educational needs of its community.

460

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	290
Black	9
Asian	22
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
290 (63.0%)
White
114 (24.8%)
Asian
22 (4.8%)
Two or More
21 (4.6%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)

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:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3454
Website:	http://hammond.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 76

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hammond Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hammond Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	47%
Male	244	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)