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Joseph Hess Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Hammond, Indiana|School City of Hammond

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 Hammond
Econ. Disadvantaged
59.3%

School 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
39 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Near average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
698
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
36
89% fully certified
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,879
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,604
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,980
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 54%Local 25%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr
Chicago, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.0%
Below 150% poverty line
7.0%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
10.1%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,499
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,379
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
334 (24%)
Autism
247 (18%)
Speech/Language Impairment
213 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
200 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
163 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
60 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

611
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)

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.

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