Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frank O'bannon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank O'Bannon Elementary School serves the southern part of Hammond, IN, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families living within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank O'bannon Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Frank O'bannon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank O'bannon Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1565 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank O'bannon Elementary School's ranking?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School is ranked #1565 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frank O'bannon Elementary School often compared to?
Frank O'bannon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Thomas A Edison Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frank O'bannon Elementary School?
557 students attend Frank O'bannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Frank O'bannon Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank O'bannon Elementary School?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frank O'bannon Elementary School offer ?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank O'bannon Elementary School part of?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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