Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frank H Hammond Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank H Hammond Elementary School serves the southeast part of Munster, IN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank H Hammond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Frank H Hammond Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frank H Hammond Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank H Hammond Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
52%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank H Hammond Elementary School's ranking?
Frank H Hammond Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frank H Hammond Elementary School often compared to?
Frank H Hammond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest R Elliott Elementary School, James B Eads Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frank H Hammond Elementary School?
620 students attend Frank H Hammond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Frank H Hammond Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank H Hammond Elementary School?
Frank H Hammond Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frank H Hammond Elementary School offer ?
Frank H Hammond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank H Hammond Elementary School part of?
Frank H Hammond Elementary School is part of School Town Of Munster School District.
In what neighborhood is Frank H Hammond Elementary School located?
Frank H Hammond Elementary School is located in the Fairmeadow neighborhood of Munster, IN.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love this school district but the only thing I have wrong with it is this school. I'm not saying it's a bad place for everyone, but if your child is shy or not as smart as the others around him/her, then this might not be the place for them. The teachers here are all wonderful, and your child will thrive, but the kids are what really ruined my time here. My friends all agree that at this school, if you aren't smart, or you are overly smart, it's not cool. I was average, and all the "smart" kids always were rude to me. What you wore was important too. Wearing rainbow and sparkles was okay in 2nd grade, but not in 3rd(which is stupid because I mean they are awesome). Overall I learned a lot at this school, but the students at the time were not nice at all and it kind of ruined this school for me.
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