INPrimaryVerified for 2025-26
Joseph Hess Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Hammond, Indiana|School City of Hammond|Last audited: Not yet synced
Hammond, IN 46323
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School Profile
Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
686
Student:Teacher
19.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
School City of HammondEcon. Disadvantaged
59.3%
Phone
(219)989-7355School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
16%
9th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
10%
9th percentile in IN
Chronic Absenteeism
17.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Near average in INDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,879
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 54%Local 25%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% YoY
Chicago, IL metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
611
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day (No School)
HolidayTue, May 26, 2026
Executive Session - 052626
EventTue, May 26, 2026
School Board Meeting - 052626
EventFull School Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, May 5, 2026 | Election Day (No School) |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | PreK and Kindergarten 26-27 Registration and Family Resource Fair |
| Thu, May 7, 2026 | Irving Math STEM Night |
| Fri, May 8, 2026 | ACC Mass Casualty and Career Exploration Event |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | Executive Session - 051226 |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | School Board Meeting - 051226 |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | Public Hearing - 051926 |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | Top 20 Dinner |
| Wed, May 20, 2026 | Dual Language Showcase |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (No School) |
| Tue, May 26, 2026 | Executive Session - 052626 |
| Tue, May 26, 2026 | School Board Meeting - 052626 |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | SCH Retirement Celebration |
| Fri, May 29, 2026 | Last Day of School |
| Sat, May 30, 2026 | Morton High School Graduation |
| Sun, May 31, 2026 | Hammond Central High School Graduation |
Showing 16 events for the 2025-26 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph Hess Elementary School
Joseph Hess Elementary School currently enrolls 686 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IN.